Intubation of Obese Patients in the Operating Room With or Without Face Mask Ventilation (NCT05930678) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intubation of Obese Patients in the Operating Room With or Without Face Mask Ventilation
France725 participantsStarted 2023-09-12
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to answer a daily question in the operating room: what is the safest technique for intubation of severe/morbid obese patients (BMI 35 or more). There is a great heterogeneity of practices on the subject, so the principle is to determine a common practice to facilitate the management of these patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria:
* patient requiring general anesthesia with intubation for surgery or scheduled endoscopic procedures
* age \> 18 years
* with a BMI superior or equal to 35kg.m-²
* patient having signed an informed consent
Non-inclusion criteria:
* ambient air saturation \<90%
* urgent surgery \< 24 hours
* cardio-thoracic surgery
* mask ventilation not possible (e.g. ATCD, cervical irradiation, fixed mandible)
* formal contraindication to mask ventilation (e.g. occlusive syndrome, non fasting patient, symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux untreated or persistent under treatment)
* wish of the operator for high flow oxygen preoxygenation
* wish of an intubation without curare by the operator
* pregnant or breast-feeding women
* protected adults (guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice)
* participation in another randomized clinical research study concerning preoxygenation and relevant to the primary endpoint
* absence of affiliation to the French social security system
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
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To compare the effectiveness of an intubation sequence "with ventilation during apnea" versus a sequence "without ventilation during apnea" in preventing complications related to intubation of the obese patient in the operating room
Timeframe: From induction of general anesthesia to 10 minutes after intubation