Application of Tracheal Intubation in Lateral Position in Thoracic Surgery (NCT05482230) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Application of Tracheal Intubation in Lateral Position in Thoracic Surgery
China306 participantsStarted 2022-12-12
Plain-language summary
This study investigated the incidence of bronchial blocker malposition in the lateral versus supine position and evaluated the effectiveness of lateral placement.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
The inclusion criteria :
* 80 Years\<age ≥18 years;
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III;
* Undergo thoracic surgery requiring one-lung ventilation.
The exclusion criteria were:
* Risk of difficult intubation based on preoperative assessment (maximum mouth opening \<3 cm, body mass index \>30 kg/m2, limited neck movement, Mallampati grade IV, or main airway stenosis);
* Right upper bronchus originating at or above the tracheal carina;
* Plan to undergo bronchial sleeve resection, right upper lobectomy, or non-intubated thoracic surgery;
* Evidence or symptoms of acute lung or airway infection;
* History of thoracic surgery;
* Prior thoracic radiotherapy or chemotherapy;
* Preoperative upper extremity pain;
* Severe mental illness or difficulty with communication.
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.