A study comparing two techniques doctors use to Insert breathing tubes during surgery under general anaesthesia

A comparative study between Video Laryngoscopy and Direct Laryngoscopy for endotracheal intubation among anaesthesia residents in the operating Rooms- a Randomised trial - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/103864

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: video laryngoscopy: video laryngoscopy for ease of intubation among anaesthesia residents Control Intervention1: direct laryngoscopy: direct laryngoscopy for ease of intubation among an

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA status I or II undergoing elective surgeries requiring endotracheal intubation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: patients with anticipated difficult airway such as short neck, morbid obesity, MMP 3 or 4, mouth opening less than 3 finger breadth oropharyngeal pathology or trauma pregnant women

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare visualisation of glottis on first laryngoscopy attemptTimepoint: 15 to 20seconds	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Time to glottic exposureTimepoint: after introducing laryngoscopy to visualisation of glottis;Intubation timeTimepoint: from introduction of laryngoscopy to successful placement of endotracheal tube;Number of attemptsTimepoint: number of attempts taken for successful placement of endotracheal tube;Oral or dental injuriesTimepoint: if any oral or dental injuries occurred during laryngoscopy and intubation	—

Measure

Time frame

Time to glottic exposureTimepoint: after introducing laryngoscopy to visualisation of glottis;Intubation timeTimepoint: from introduction of laryngoscopy to successful placement of endotracheal tube;Number of attemptsTimepoint: number of attempts taken for successful placement of endotracheal tube;Oral or dental injuriesTimepoint: if any oral or dental injuries occurred during laryngoscopy and intubation

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Merlin Shalini Ruth S

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute

merlin5shalini@gmail.com9790983957

Outcome results

None listed

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