Comparing Airway Scope and GlideScope for Intubation in Obese Patients

This study is comparing two devices, Airway Scope and GlideScope, used by anesthesiologists to help place a breathing tube (intubation) during surgery. It focuses on adult patients who are obese (Body Mass Index of 40 or greater) and are already scheduled for general anesthesia. Researchers want to see which device allows for faster intubation. Success in this study is measured by how quickly the intubation is completed. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and aims to enroll 70 participants. You cannot join if you are pregnant, have certain facial or airway issues, or have a history of major neck surgery, tracheostomy, or specific lung or heart conditions.

Study design
This is a randomized controlled trial comparing two devices, Airway Scope and GlideScope, in about 70 participants.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary outcome, intubation completion time, is measured during the perioperative/periprocedural period.

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NCT07453563

Airway Scope vs GlideScope for Intubation in Obese Patients

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalSupportive care
University of New Mexico
~70 participants
Updated 2026-08-14 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Intubation with GlideScopeIntubation with Airway Scope

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Intubation completion time
Measured over Perioperative/Periprocedural
Intratracheal Inbubation
1 sites across 1 states
New Mexico1

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Adult (age ≥18 years)
Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥40
Scheduled for surgery with general anesthesia

Exclusion

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
  • Intubation completion timePerioperative/Periprocedural

    Time interval between the start of the intubation procedure and its completion, defined by confirmed end-tidal carbon dioxide (CO2) observation.