Awake breathing tube: mouth vs. nose
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of placing a breathing tube in patients who have a difficult airway and need surgery. One method goes through the mouth, the other through the nose, both while you are awake. The goal is to see which method you prefer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for surgery that needs a breathing tube.
- Your doctor expects it may be difficult to place the tube (difficult airway).
- Your doctor plans to use a thin, flexible scope to place the tube while you are awake (awake fiberoptic intubation).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are able to give your consent to participate.
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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