Red-Rubber Catheter to Facilitate Nasotracheal Intubation in Adult Patients (NCT03779984) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Red-Rubber Catheter to Facilitate Nasotracheal Intubation in Adult Patients
United States112 participantsStarted 2019-05-31
Plain-language summary
This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of using a red-rubber catheter versus standard, direct insertion of a thermosoftened, lubricated nasal endotracheal tube into the naris to facilitate nasotracheal intubation in adults. This study will assess if the red-rubber catheter method leads to lower incidence and severity of epistaxis, faster time to intubation, and higher patient satisfaction compared to the current standard of care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \> 18, male and female
* Subjects undergoing surgery requiring NTI
* ASA 1-3
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of anticoagulant use or coagulopathy
* History of latex allergy
* History of difficult airway
* Anticipated difficult airway requiring awake intubation
* Abnormal anatomy of the nasal passage (due to prior trauma, surgery, congenital defects, etc.) or basilar skull fracture
* Patients unable to be placed in the sniffing position
* Morbid obesity with BMI \> 40
* Pregnancy
* ASA 4
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The Number of Participants With Nasal Bleeding
Timeframe: Within 5 minutes following the nasal tracheal intubation
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03779984
SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center