Compare two sedation options for awake intubation
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two different sedation choices for people who have airway conditions that make breathing tubes harder to place, and who still need an awake fiberoptic intubation. It may help find a sedation approach that’s safer and more comfortable during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You may have a “difficult airway,” meaning it could be harder to place a breathing tube
- Your care team is planning an awake fiberoptic intubation (tube placement while you’re awake or lightly sedated)
- This procedure is planned based on your operating room schedule and your pre-surgery clinic evaluation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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