Discomfort in Upper Airways Due to intubation-a Randomized Controlled Trial

Completed 120 enrolled Ostfold University College

RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindHealth-services research

Summary

Few studies have compared different methods for optimalizing intubation conditions in general anesthesia. This randomized controlled trial will compare two different methods for intubation in general anesthesia in gastro- or gynecological procedures.

Timeline

Start: 2023-03-01
Primary completion: 2024-10-15
Completion: 2025-01-31

Publications

Fjaerestad T, Oyras P, Solbakk KI, Leonardsen AL. Upper airway discomfort: a randomized controlled double-blind trial comparing rocuronium and lidocaine spray for intubation. Eur J Med Res. 2025 Jun 20;30(1):498. doi: 10.1186/s40001-025-02798-8.

Drugs

Evaluation	Drug	Modality	Dose	Route
Comparator	Lidocaine	Other / unclassified	4.4 ml	Topical
Comparator	Rocuronium	Other / unclassified	0.6 mg/kg	Intravenous

Indications

No indication recorded.