Comparison of three devices used for placement of tube into the trachea for delivering of oxygen or anaesthesia to the lungs

A comparative evaluation between Split type Postman videolaryngoscope, Airtraq Avant and Macintosh laryngoscope as an intubating aid in patients posted for surgery under General anaesthesia.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/11/021953

Enrollment

Registered

2019-11-11

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: -

Interventions

Intervention1: Split type Postman videolaryngoscope: Videolaryngoscpe used for intubation Intervention2: Airtraq Avant videolaryngoscpe: Videolaryngoscpe used for intubation Control Intervention1: Mac

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA Grade I & II patients Weight between 40-70 Kg Patients planned for elective surgery All classes of MP Grades

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous history of multiple or failed intubation Predicted difficult laryngoscopy Any pathology of the oral cavity that may obstruct the insertion of device Mouth opening less than 2.5 cm Potentially full stomach patients and at risk of esophageal reflux

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Number of attempts required for successful intubationTimepoint: 18 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure during laryngoscopy and intubationTimepoint: 18 months;Complications like trauma and sore throat during laryngoscopy and intubationTimepoint: 18 months;Ease of tracheal intubationTimepoint: 18 months;Laryngoscopy and intubation timeTimepoint: 18 months;Number of adjustment maneuvers required for successful intubationTimepoint: 18 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNisanth N S

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh

qaziehsanali@gmail.com7417701769

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026