Vidéolaryngoscopy Study of the LPEC in Obese Patients

Evaluation of the Impact of Sellick's Manoeuvre or Para-tracheal Compression of the Cervical Esophagus on Laryngeal Mass Movement and Vocal Cord Visualization in Obese Patients.

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT04128982

Enrollment

100

Registered

2019-10-16

Start date

2019-11-05

Completion date

2020-09-01

Last updated

2020-10-06

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Conditions

Videolaryngoscopy

Brief summary

1. Check the intubation conditions during laryngoscopy without external mobilization of the larynx, with Sellick manoeuvre or with low paratracheal esophagal compression in obese patient 2. International surveys comparing tracheal intubation difficulty on a scale of 1 to 3 between cricoid pressure, Left Paratracheal Esophageal Compression and neutral position

Detailed description

Check the intubation conditions during laryngoscopy without external mobilization of the larynx, with Sellick manoeuvre or with low paratracheal esophagal compression in obese patient International surveys comparing tracheal intubation difficulty on a scale of 1 to 3 between cricoid pressure, Left Paratracheal Esophageal Compression and neutral position

Interventions

PROCEDUREmobilization of the larynx

Check the intubation conditions during laryngoscopy without external mobilization of the larynx, with Sellick manoeuvre or with low paratracheal esophagal compression in 2 groups: patient in dorsal decubitus or Rapid Airway Management Positioner.

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

* Adults patients with BMI \> 35 undergoing general anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

* pregnant women * people with facial * oropharyngeal abnormalities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Distance between oesophagus and trachea	During laryngoscopy	Distance between oesophagus and trachea

Countries

Belgium

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026