N/A
Completed N=394
McGrath Videolaryngoscopy and Direct Laryngoscopy Rapid Sequence Intubation
Surgery
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05850052 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
394
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Visualization of the Vocal Cords — 90; 85; 63; 67 Participants — p=0.26
Summary
The study seeks to compare the efficacy of conventional direct laryngoscopy using a Macintosh blade with the McGrath videolaryngoscope for rapid sequence endotracheal intubation.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Visualization of the Vocal Cords |
90; 85; 63; 67; 26; 28 | 0.26 |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants With 1, 2, 3, and 4 Intubation Attempts |
167; 176; 21; 21; 0; 1 | 0.86 |
| SECONDARY Intubation Failure. |
3; 1 | 0.36 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Elective surgery requiring oral endotracheal intubation for general anesthesia;
- Anticipated extubation in the operating room;
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 2-3;
- Age between 18 and 99 years;
- Body Mass index ≥ 40 kg/m2.
Exclusion Criteria
- Refusal of participation by attending anesthesiologist;
- Indicated rapid sequence induction for any reason including, but not limited to high risk of aspiration
- Indicated fiberoptic awake intubation.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05850052). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.