WithdrawnNot Applicable

Ultrasound vs. Auscultation for Optimal Depth of the Cuffless RAE Tube

Stopped: It was confirmed that cuffed RAE tubes with small diameter could be used, so there was no reason to use RAE cuffless tubes.

South Korea0Started 2020-02-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare the ultrasound-guidance versus auscultation to confirm optimal insertion depth of the cuffless oral Ring-Adair-Elwyn (RAE) endotracheal tube in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia.

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children age under 7 years * Undergoing general anesthesia * Endobronchial intubation with cuffless oral RAE tube Exclusion Criteria: * Pulmonary disease * Active upper respiratory tract infection * History of upper or lower respiratory tract infection within 2 weeks * Emergent operation * Unstable vital sign

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?

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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

The proportion of optimal location of the cuffless Oral RAE tube (%)

Timeframe: during operation (until endotracheal extubation) up to 18 hour after induction

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04246411

SponsorSeoul National University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

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Who can participate

Age range

7 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.