Comparison of two ramped positioning techniques for improving intubation in obese patients

Comparison of the Efficacy of Modified Universal RAMP vs Inflatable RAMP for Intubation with conventional laryngoscopy in Obese Patients Undergoing Elective Surgeries. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/102764

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: E669- Obesity, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: RAMP positioning for tracheal intubation in obese patients using modified universal RAMP: Eligible obese patients will be randomized to receive airway positioning using Modified Univers

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: BMI more than 30kg per m2 ASA classification 1 and 2 Both gender Elective Surgeries under GA

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Hb less than 8 g percentage Hemodynamically unstable systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmhg on innotrope support Coronary artery disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the efficacy of the Modified Universal RAMP and Inflatable RAMP in obese patients undergoing elective surgeries by evaluating the ease of laryngoscopy, quality of glottic visualization, and overall intubation success using conventional laryngoscope Timepoint: Immediately after positioning, during laryngoscopy, and at completion of tracheal intubation.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Intubation timeTimepoint: Immediately after positioning, during laryngoscopy, and at completion of tracheal intubation.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr RAJKUMARAN

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

rajkumarankamaraj@gmail.com9500032332

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026