Waveform Capnography Compared to Colorimetric Carbon Dioxide Detection During Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults

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Conditions studied: Acute Respiratory Failure

In brief

This study will compare the sensitivity and specificity of waveform capnography versus colorimetric carbon dioxide detection to identify tracheal placement of the endotracheal tube during intubation of critically ill adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06934876

Run by

Brian Driver

People needed

2092

Starts

2025-04-21

Expected to finish

2027-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patient is located in a participating unit (ED or ICU)
• Patient is undergoing tracheal intubation.
• The clinician intends to use an exhaled CO2 detection device to confirm tracheal placement of the tube.

You may not qualify if…

• Patient is known to be a prisoner
• Patient is known to be < 18 years old
• A responsible clinician has determined that sole use of either waveform capnography or colorimetric testing is required for optimal care of the patient.

Where it is running

• Oregon Health and Sciences University — Portland, Oregon, United States (enrolling)
• Lahey Hospital & Medical Center — Burlington, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)
• Hennepin Healthcare — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (enrolling)
• Regions Hospital — Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (enrolling)
• Albany Medical Center — Albany, New York, United States (enrolling)
• Wake Forest School of Medicine — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States (enrolling)
• The Ohio State University College of Medicine — Columbus, Ohio, United States (enrolling)
• Duke University School of Medicine — Durham, North Carolina, United States
• Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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