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NCT05974488 The Efficacy of Distal Pharyngeal Airway for Oxygenation During TEE

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NCT ID NCT05974488
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Miami
Condition Airway Obstruction
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2023-11-30
Primary Completion 2026-10-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
McMurray Enhanced AirwayNasal Cannula

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2023-11-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-01.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of using the McMurray Enhanced Airway (MEA) which is a flexible extended-length distal pharyngeal airway on improving oxygen delivery compared to standard nasal cannula.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> or = 18 years old * Patients willing to participate and provide an informed consent * Patients scheduled to undergo an elective TEE procedure. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with history of uncontrolled gastroesophageal reflux disease * Patients with anatomical airway obstruction * Have any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the well-being of the patient or the study or prevent the patient from meeting or performing study requirements

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Fouad G Souki, MD

✉ fsouki@med.miami.edu

📞 (305) 5857435

Principal Investigator

Fouad G Souki, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Miami

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05974488 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Airway Obstruction. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05974488 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05974488 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fsouki@med.miami.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05974488 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Miami, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05974488 clinical trial?

NCT05974488 is sponsored by University of Miami. The principal investigator is Fouad G Souki, MD at University of Miami. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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