Clinical trials
Intubation clinical trials
Below are recruiting intubation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 154 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06483893Recruiting
Numbing blocks for awake breathing tube placement in neck surgery
This trial compares two numbing techniques for placing a breathing tube while you're awake. It aims to find which method works better for people with limited neck movement who need neck surgery.
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07019818RecruitingPhase 4
Esmolol vs. sufentanil for recovery after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests two different medicines given during gallbladder surgery to see which one helps you recover better. One medicine (esmolol) controls heart rate, while the other (sufentanil) is a strong painkiller. The goal is to find out which approach leads to a smoother recovery after your surgery.
Brive-la-Gaillarde, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07397234Recruiting
Awake breathing tube placement study
This study tests two ways to numb the neck for placing a breathing tube while you're awake. It might help if you have a difficult airway that makes regular intubation harder.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–85 - NCT05416489Recruiting
Compare two ways to place a bedside tracheostomy
This study compares two methods doctors can use to place a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the windpipe) at the bedside. It may help find a safer or easier approach for people who need long-term breathing support or cannot be safely weaned from a breathing machine.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 18–85 - NCT06486168Recruiting
Diaphragm weakness after non-intubated lung surgery
This study looks at how often the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) weakens after lung surgery done without a breathing tube. It aims to help doctors understand recovery and prevent future breathing problems.
Quincy-sous-SénartAges 18 years+ - NCT07588165Recruiting
Measuring Pain During Emergency Breathing Tube Placement
This study tests a pain-monitoring device during emergency anesthesia for stomach or abdominal surgery. Researchers want to see how well the device (called ANI) detects pain when doctors quickly put a breathing tube in your airway.
MonacoAges 18 years+ - NCT06939361Enrolling by invitation
Tube size study during emergency breathing tube placement
This trial compares different sizes of breathing tubes used in emergencies to see which works best. It helps doctors choose the right tube for patients who need help breathing.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07130123Recruiting
Endotracheal suction during extubation in the ICU
This study compares different methods of suctioning the breathing tube during extubation (removal of the tube) in patients who have been on a ventilator for more than 48 hours. It aims to find the best way to clear the airway while taking the tube out.
Orléans, LoiretAges 18 years+ - NCT06950957Recruiting
Comparing two airway devices for septoplasty
This trial compares a video laryngeal mask with a breathing tube during septoplasty (nose surgery) to see which works better. If you are having this surgery, you may be able to join.
Samsun, IlkadimAges 18–65 - NCT07309978Recruiting
Comparing ultrasound and physical measurements for predicting difficult airways
This study compares two methods—ultrasound of the upper airway and standard physical measurements—to predict which patients may have a difficult airway during surgery. The goal is to find a more reliable way to prepare for safe anesthesia.
AnkaraAges 18–99 - NCT07611890RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two medications to reduce heart stress during cardiac surgery
This trial tests whether dexmedetomidine or lignocaine better prevents dangerous heart-rate and blood-pressure changes when a breathing tube is placed during heart surgery. If you're having cardiac surgery and are at high risk for heart complications, this study may help protect your heart during the procedure.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT07432607Recruiting
High-Flow Nasal Oxygen vs Face Mask for Heart Surgery
This trial compares two ways of giving oxygen during a heart surgery that uses small chest cuts. One method is a face mask, the other is a high-flow nasal tube. The study will see which keeps your oxygen levels better while you are awake but relaxed.
Istanbul, KARTALAges 18–75 - NCT07389083Recruiting
Nose breathing tube for deep sedation lung exam
This study tests a breathing tube put through the nose to deliver oxygen during a lung exam (bronchoscopy) while you are deeply sedated. It aims to find a safer and more comfortable way to keep your oxygen levels up during the procedure.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07722897Recruiting
Monitoring brain activity during emergency intubation
This study tests whether monitoring brain activity (using a sensor on the forehead) during emergency intubation helps prevent unstable blood pressure or heart rate. It is for adults who need a breathing tube placed quickly in the emergency room.
AntalyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06848751Recruiting
Tubeless lung surgery for patients with weak lungs
This trial tests whether a tubeless surgery technique (no breathing tube during or after surgery) is safe and effective for people whose lungs are not working well. If you need lung surgery and have trouble breathing, this approach might help you avoid a breathing tube and a stay in the ICU.
Jinan, ShandongAges 14–85 - NCT02708836Recruiting
Tests safer airway method to reduce anesthesia “waking up” issues
This study looks at whether a combined airway method during general anesthesia can reduce unpleasant or risky “emergence” problems as you wake up. It is for people having planned laparoscopic (camera) surgery and who can follow fasting and consent rules.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04707729Recruiting
Checking when to intubate patients on nasal high-flow oxygen
This study looks at a scoring system (ROX Index) to help decide the best timing to place a breathing tube (intubate) for adults who are struggling to get enough oxygen while using nasal high-flow (NHF). The goal is to see if using this timing approach can improve care for acute lung failure in the ICU.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–120 - NCT04866472Recruiting
GlideRite vs other tube tool for hard airway intubation
This study compares two medical tools used to place a breathing tube through the mouth when intubation is expected to be difficult. It aims to find which tool is safer and works better for people with higher risk of a “hard airway.”
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05014581RecruitingPhase 3
Testing vasopressors to prevent low blood pressure during intubation
This trial studies whether using blood-pressure support medicines (vasopressors) during breathing tube placement (intubation) can prevent dangerous drops in circulation (“cardiovascular collapse”). It may help patients stay stable during and after intubation, especially in critical illness.
NantesAges 18–90 - NCT05190718Recruiting
Pharyngeal electrical stimulation for swallowing trouble after brain injury
This trial tests a non-drug therapy that uses gentle electrical stimulation to help people swallow safely when swallowing is affected by certain brain or nerve conditions. If you qualify, you may receive this approach to improve swallowing and reduce choking risk.
Tulln, Low AustriaAges 18 years+ - NCT05520762Recruiting
Trial for patients after in-hospital cardiac arrest needing breathing support
This trial studies a hospital treatment for people who have a cardiac arrest while in the hospital and still need help breathing. It may help improve care right after this emergency by testing an airway resuscitation approach.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05534243Recruiting
A breathing and brain-signal study for adults on ventilators
This study looks at brain activity during care for adults who are on a breathing machine through a tube in the windpipe. It may help doctors understand how to monitor recovery and guide care after intubation.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT05883137Recruiting
High-flow nasal oxygen during intubation in the ICU
This trial looks at using a special, fast-flow oxygen device through the nose during intubation in critically ill adults. It may help keep oxygen levels safer while a breathing tube is placed.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18–100 - NCT05960929RecruitingPhase 3
Breathing support for premature babies with lung distress
This Phase 3 trial tests whether InfasurfAero™ (a type of surfactant given as aerosol) works better than a sham treatment in preterm babies with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). It aims to improve breathing in the first hours of life for babies who need CPAP.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 7 months–8 months
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for intubation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 154 recruiting intubation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a intubation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a intubation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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