Comparison of Video and Direct Laryngoscopy in Obese Patients During Surgery

Launched by HARRAN UNIVERSITY · May 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how well different tools are used to help patients breathe during surgery, specifically for those who are obese. It compares two types of video laryngoscopes and a standard laryngoscope to see which one leads to fewer complications, such as a sore throat, hoarseness, nausea, and vomiting, after surgery. The goal is to understand which method is safer and more effective for obese patients who need to be put under general anesthesia.

To be eligible for the study, participants must be between 18 and 65 years old, have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, and be scheduled for elective (planned) surgery that requires intubation, which is when a tube is placed in the airway to help with breathing. Participants will need to give their written consent to join. During the trial, they can expect to be monitored for any complications in the recovery room before they go home. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to gather important information to improve care for obese patients during surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age between 18 and 65 years
• • Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m²
• • ASA physical status I or II
• • Scheduled for elective surgery
• • Requiring endotracheal intubation
• • Provided written informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Refusal to participate in the study
• • ASA physical status III, IV, or V
• • Advanced cardiopulmonary disease
• • Cervical spine movement limitation
• • Pregnancy
• • Coagulopathy
• • Emergency surgery indication
• • Known or anticipated difficult airway
• • Severe anatomical deformity of the airway