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Novel Integrated Tube-Bougie Prototype for Endotracheal Intubation in Airway Simulation (ITBP)

31 agosto 2026 aggiornato da: Huseyin Cahit Halhalli, MD

A Prospective Randomized Crossover Simulation Study Comparing an Integrated Tube-Bougie Prototype With Standard Stilet-Assisted and Gum Elastic Bougie Assisted Endotracheal Intubation

Endotracheal intubation is a critical airway management procedure that frequently requires adjunctive devices, such as stylets or elastic bougies, to facilitate successful tube placement. Although videolaryngoscopy has become increasingly common, access to videolaryngoscopes remains limited in certain clinical settings, particularly in prehospital and resource-constrained environments. Consequently, stylets and bougies continue to play an essential role in airway management. To address this need, we developed a novel integrated tube-bougie prototype that combines the guidance function of an elastic bougie with an endotracheal tube into a single device.

This prospective, randomized, crossover simulation study is designed to compare the performance of the integrated tube-bougie prototype with conventional stylet-assisted and elastic bougie-assisted endotracheal intubation. Emergency medicine residents will perform intubations using all three techniques in both normal and difficult airway simulation scenarios according to a randomized crossover sequence.

The primary outcome is the time to successful endotracheal intubation. Secondary outcomes include first-attempt intubation success, perceived procedural difficulty assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS), incidence of esophageal intubation, dental trauma, and evaluation of the learning curve using cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis.

The findings could contribute to the development of alternative airway assistive equipment for emergency airway management and training.

Panoramica dello studio

Descrizione dettagliata

Endotracheal intubation is one of the most commonly performed advanced airway procedures in emergency and critical care. Successful intubation depends not only on adequate visualization of the glottis but also on successful advancement of the endotracheal tube through the vocal cords. Adjunctive devices, such as stylets and elastic bougies, are widely used to facilitate tube placement. However, these devices require additional procedural steps and device exchanges, which may increase procedural complexity and prolong intubation time.

EPATS (Integrated Tube-Bougie Prototype) is a novel airway device developed to integrate the guidance function of an elastic bougie directly into an endotracheal tube. By combining both functions into a single device, EPATS is intended to simplify the intubation process while preserving the advantages of bougie-assisted intubation.

This prospective, randomized, crossover simulation study will evaluate the performance of EPATS compared with conventional elastic bougie-assisted and stylet-assisted endotracheal intubation. Emergency medicine residents will perform endotracheal intubation using all three techniques in both normal and difficult airway simulation scenarios according to a randomized crossover sequence. Before study initiation, all participants will receive standardized training in the use of EPATS and the elastic bougie appropriate to their level of experience. All intubation procedures will be performed under standardized simulation conditions.

The primary outcome is the time to successful endotracheal intubation. Secondary outcomes include first-attempt intubation success, perceived procedural difficulty assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS), incidence of esophageal intubation, dental trauma, and evaluation of the learning curve using cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis.

This study will determine whether EPATS improves procedural efficiency and intubation performance compared with conventional intubation adjuncts in a standardized simulation environment.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

40

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

Luoghi di studio

    • Kocaeli
      • Köseköy, Kocaeli, Turchia (Türkiye), 41060
        • University of Health Sciences, Kocaeli City Hospital
        • Contatto:

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

Sì

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Professional Status: Being an Emergency Medicine Resident actively undergoing specialty training at the University of Health Sciences, Kocaeli City Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine.
  • Voluntary Participation: Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing written informed consent prior to enrollment.
  • Postgraduate year (PGY) 1-4 residents.
  • Willing and able to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Refusal to Participate: Declining to participate or refusing to provide written informed consent.
  • Physical or Neurological Limitations: Having any pre-existing physical, motor, or neurological impairment that could interfere with manual dexterity, procedural performance, or airway management simulation (e.g., hand injuries, tremors, etc.).
  • Inability to complete all study procedures.

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione incrociata
  • Mascheramento: Separare

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: EPATS
Participants will perform endotracheal intubation using the EPATS (Integrated Tube-Bougie Prototype) in both normal and difficult airway simulation scenarios.
The novel integrated tube-bougie prototype developed for endotracheal intubation.
Comparatore attivo: Standard Gum Elastic Bougie
Participants will perform endotracheal intubation using a standard gum elastic bougie in both normal and difficult airway simulation scenarios.
Standard gum elastic bougie used as an intubation adjunct.
Comparatore attivo: Standard Stylet
Participants will perform endotracheal intubation using a standard stylet in both normal and difficult airway simulation scenarios.
Standard intubating stylet used as an intubation adjunct.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Time to successful endotracheal intubation
Lasso di tempo: During the study procedure
The insertion and removal time (seconds) of the laryngoscope from the mouth will be recorded.
During the study procedure

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
First Pass Success (FPS)
Lasso di tempo: During the study procedure
Successful endotracheal intubation without removing the laryngoscope from the mouth. Attempts exceeding 60 seconds will be considered unsuccessful.
During the study procedure
Difficulty Assessment (VAS)
Lasso di tempo: At the end of the study procedure
The practitioner's difficulty perception will be measured using a 0-100 mm visual analog scale.
At the end of the study procedure
Complications (Dental trauma and Esophageal intubation)
Lasso di tempo: During the study procedure
Complications for each procedure (dental trauma and esophageal intubation) will be determined by the researchers.
During the study procedure
Learning Curve (CUSUM)
Lasso di tempo: During the study procedure
For each participant, success/failure data will be used for analysis; this analysis will be considered exploratory. The number of endotracheal intubation attempts required to learn will be recorded in the data collection. Sequential intubation performance data will be analyzed using cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis.
During the study procedure

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Inizio studio (Stimato)

15 ottobre 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

30 novembre 2026

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

15 dicembre 2026

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

31 luglio 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

31 luglio 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

5 agosto 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

2 settembre 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

31 agosto 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 agosto 2026

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

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Descrizione del piano IPD

Anonymized individual participant data (IPD) that comprise the published results will be shared. The shared data will include participant characteristics, randomization order, intubation performance measures (time to successful intubation, success on first attempt, difficulty rating, complications), and variables comprising primary and secondary analyses. No personal information will be included.

Periodo di condivisione IPD

Beginning 6 months after publication.

Criteri di accesso alla condivisione IPD

Data will be provided to the relevant author upon reasonable request for scientifically valid research purposes. Access will be granted only after requests have been reviewed and approved by all researchers and a data usage agreement has been signed.

Tipo di informazioni di supporto alla condivisione IPD

  • STUDIO_PROTOCOLLO
  • LINFA
  • CODICE_ANALITICO

Informazioni su farmaci e dispositivi, documenti di studio

Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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