Video Versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation in Pediatric Surgery (NCT07495436) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Video Versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation in Pediatric Surgery
Spain5,562 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
Tracheal intubation in paediatric patients is a high-risk procedure in which failure to achieve successful intubation on the first attempt is associated with an increased risk of complications, including hypoxaemia and airway trauma. Videolaryngoscopes have been increasingly adopted in clinical practice because they improve glottic visualisation; however, evidence of their benefit in paediatric patients remains inconsistent.
The VIDEOKIDS trial is a large, pragmatic, international, multicentre, randomised controlled trial designed to compare videolaryngoscopy with direct laryngoscopy as the initial technique for tracheal intubation in paediatric patients undergoing surgery under general anaesthesia. The primary objective is to determine whether videolaryngoscopy increases the rate of successful intubation on the first attempt compared with direct laryngoscopy.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Days – 16 Hours
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Paediatric patients (age 0-16 years),
* Undergoing elective or scheduled surgery under general anaesthesia requiring orotracheal intubation,
* Planned tracheal intubation using either videolaryngoscopy or direct laryngoscopy as the initial technique,
* Informed or general consent given, according to the relevant ethics committee statement,.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known upper airway anatomical abnormalities or clinical conditions requiring a specific intubation technique (e.g., fibreoptic intubation),
* Requirement for emergent tracheal intubation that does not allow adequate randomisation,
* Refusal of parents or legal guardians to participate in the study.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Number of intubations with successful tracheal intubation on the first attempt
Timeframe: Duration of procedure of procedure (minutes)