Do the Head-elevated Position and the Use of a Videolaryngoscope Facilitate Orotracheal Intubatio… (NCT03987009) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Do the Head-elevated Position and the Use of a Videolaryngoscope Facilitate Orotracheal Intubation in a Patient Population Without Predictable Difficulty of Intubation
Stopped: Discontinuation of DM production by the manufacturer leading to recruitment difficulties in the centers.
France121 participantsStarted 2019-07-31
Plain-language summary
The main hypothesis of this study is that there is a synergy between the use of the HELP position and the use of a McGrath® Mac videolaryngoscope to facilitate tracheal intubation during anesthesia.
The HELP position is the patient positioning on the AirPal RAMP, the two cushions inflated, bringing the external auditory canal to the same level as the sus-sternal notch.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 - 89 years old
* Scheduled for elective surgical procedures
* Requiring oro-tracheal intubation for general anesthesia
* Having a telephone and agreeing to communicate their phone number in case of ambulatory surgery
* Having signed an informed consent form
* Benefiting from a social insurance
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or breast-feeding women
* Patients with an anticipated difficult mask ventilation or an anticipated difficult intubation (Arné's score ≥ 11)
* Patients scheduled for a surgical procedure involving the mouth or the upper airway
* Patients requiring a rapid induction sequence, the use of a double-lumen tube
* Patients having a contra-indication to one of the drug administered by the protocol
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
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Proportion of oro-tracheal intubations for which it is necessary to use the assistance of a third party required by the operator