A comparison of video laryngoscopy (TAS scope) versus Direct laryngoscopy (Macintosh) in patients undergoing tracheal intubation in elective surgical procedure

A comparison of video laryngoscopy (TAS scope) versus Direct laryngoscopy (Macintosh) in patients undergoing tracheal intubation in elective surgical procedure: A prospective randomised comparative study ? - NOT APPLICABLE

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/08/056149

Enrollment

Registered

2023-08-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-08-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: 4- Measurement and Monitoring

Interventions

Intervention1: TAS VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE: Intubation will be done with TAS video laryngoscopy. Control Intervention1: MACINTOSH DIRECT LARYNGOSCOPE: Intubation will be done with macintosh direct laryngos

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18-65 years Weight 40-70 kg Mouth opening 3 fingers width and above Thyromental distance of atleast 6.5 cm ASA grade I, II and III

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient with oral pathology Patient with neck flexion deformity Patient needing rapid sequence intubation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
.Glottic exposure time(T1) 2.Tube insertion time(T2) 3.Total duration of intubation(T1+T2) 4.Number of attempts (Max 3) 5.Quality of visualization of glottic aperture (Cormack-Lehane grading) 6.Optimization maneuvers(BURP) Timepoint: 1min, 5,min,10min	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess hemodynamic response in terms of heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure and SpO2 during periprocedure time. 2. To assess complications in terms of Airway trauma (lips, tooth, tongue). Timepoint: 18 MONTHS	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVISHWA PATEL

GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE BHAVNAGAR

drshilpadoshi@yahoo.in9428810763

Outcome results

None listed

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