RecruitingIntratracheal Inbubation
Airway Scope vs GlideScope for Intubation in Obese Patients
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This study compares the time required to complete intubation in obese patients (Body Mass Index 40 or greater) when using either the GlideScope or Airway Scope video laryngoscope device to help place the endotracheal tube.
Sponsor: University of New Mexico
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Adult (age ≥18 years)
- ✓ Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥40
- ✓ Scheduled for surgery with general anesthesia
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Pregnancy
- ✕ Congenital facial or airway anomalies
- ✕ History of major neck surgery or tracheostomy
- ✕ History of any lung diseases/conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, lung resection, or lung cancer
- ✕ History of cardiac failure or myocardial infarction
- ✕ Prisoners
Where it's recruiting
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07453563 · last updated 2026-08-14