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New treatment option for Endotracheal Tube Wrongly Placed During Anesthetic Procedure
Official title Comparison of Age-Based Formula and Ultrasound-Guided Subglottic Diameter Measurement for Endotracheal Tube Sizing
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07586592
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To compare the accuracy of ultrasound-guided subglottic diameter measurement versus age-based formulas in determining the optimal endotracheal tube (ETT) size in pediatric patients with single ventricle physiology and reducing post-extubation complications.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 3 to 8
You may be able to join if
- Pediatric patients (3 months to 8 years)
- Patients with single ventricle physiology
- Scheduled for Glenn or Fontan surgery or cardiac catheterization
- Patients with Glenn or Fontan shunt scheduled for surgery
You likely can't join if
- Refusal of legal guardians
- Emergency surgery
- Patients with tracheostomy tubes
- Recent or active upper respiratory tract infection
- Airway anomalies (e.g. Pierre Robin, Treacher Collins)
- ICU stay due to complications other than that of airway
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cairo, Abbasseya, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 3 months to 8 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cairo, Abbasseya, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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