CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Video and Direct Laryngoscopy in Obese Patients During Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)135 participantsStarted 2025-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate how intubation performed with two different brands of videolaryngoscope and the Macintosh laryngoscope during surgeries in obese patients requiring general anesthesia affects the VIDIAC score, hemodynamic response, and early postoperative complications. Complications such as sore throat, hoarseness, nausea, and vomiting will be recorded in the recovery room prior to discharge.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m² * ASA physical status I or II * Scheduled for elective surgery * Requiring endotracheal intubation * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study * ASA physical status III, IV, or V * Advanced cardiopulmonary disease * Cervical spine movement limitation * Pregnancy * Coagulopathy * Emergency surgery indication * Known or anticipated difficult airway * Severe anatomical deformity of the airway

What they're measuring

VIDIAC (Video Intubation Difficulty Assessment and Classification) Score

Timeframe: Immediately after intubation (within 1 minute)

Heart Rate Change

Timeframe: Baseline to 5 minutes post-intubation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06973434

SponsorHarran University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-30

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