Comparing the efficiency of a newer technique of intubation: Video-assisted fibreoptic intubation (VAFI) to classical bougie for intubation using video laryngoscope

The efficacy of Video-Assisted Fibreoptic Intubation compared to bougie-directed tracheal intubation in adult patients undergoing video laryngoscopy for elective surgeries: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/064263

Enrollment

108

Registered

2024-03-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Video-assisted fibreoptic intubation: Fibreoptic scope, that is, Ambuscope, will be used to manoeuvre the endotracheal tube using video laryngoscopy. This intervention will be carried o

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia ASA PS I and II BMI 18 – 30 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Time taken for successful intubationTimepoint: Time from insertion of video laryngoscope blade into the mouth till tube cuff insufflation	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Airway injuryTimepoint: One hour & twenty four hours postoperatively;First attempt tracheal intubation success or failureTimepoint: First attempt success or failure will be assessed at the time of insertion of VAFI or bougie into the trachea for the first time.;Hemodynamic changesTimepoint: At the time of guide insertion, 1 minutes & 3 minutes after insertion;Number of attemptsTimepoint: Number of attempts will be measured after successful intubation.	—

Measure

Time frame

Airway injuryTimepoint: One hour & twenty four hours postoperatively;First attempt tracheal intubation success or failureTimepoint: First attempt success or failure will be assessed at the time of insertion of VAFI or bougie into the trachea for the first time.;Hemodynamic changesTimepoint: At the time of guide insertion, 1 minutes & 3 minutes after insertion;Number of attemptsTimepoint: Number of attempts will be measured after successful intubation.

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKalaranjani K

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

ranjanrv2005@gmail.com9600823772

Outcome results

None listed

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