Comparing intubation methods for patients with low blood oxygen
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests two different ways to place a breathing tube in patients who are in intensive care with very low oxygen levels and need help breathing. The goal is to find which method is safer and works better for patients like you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You were admitted to the intensive care unit within the last 24 hours.
- You have very low oxygen levels (between 92% and 98% on a pulse oximeter) even with high levels of oxygen therapy or high-flow oxygen.
- You or a close relative can give informed consent.
- You cannot have a condition that causes high carbon dioxide in the blood, heart failure, or a muscle disease.
- You cannot have had a breathing tube inserted within the last 7 days.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Your level of consciousness must be able to be assessed (Glasgow Coma Scale score above 12).
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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