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Insertion of a Transoesophageal Echocardiography Probe Using McGRATH

Saudi Arabia100 participantsStarted 2026-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized, parallel-group clinical trial compares McGRATH video laryngoscope-assisted versus Macintosh laryngoscope-assisted transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probe insertion in adult elective cardiac surgery patients. The primary aim is to compare incidence of pharyngeal mucosal injury during TEE probe insertion.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (male or female) aged ≥ 18 years * ASA physical status II or III * Scheduled for elective cardiac surgery under general anesthesia requiring intraoperative transoesophageal echocardiography * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Dysphagia or sore throat * Oropharyngeal infection * Cervical spine pathology

What they're measuring

Incidence of pharyngeal mucosal injury

Timeframe: Immediately after TEE probe removal (intraoperatively)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07346898

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06

Contact for this trial

Ahmed Abdalwahab, MD

00966533437590 aabdalwahab@pscc.med.sa

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