Intubation;DifficultNCT04770077
Sniper Intubation for Training of Undergraduate Medical Student
An observational study of Intubation;Difficult, run by Ain Shams University.
Trial summary
Students trained to focus on vocal cord before intubation Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Intubation;Difficult
- What is being tested?
- Intubation on manikin
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2027to 30 Apr 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Adult
Study population: Undergraduate medical student
Who may be able to join
- medical student
Who cannot join
- previous training on endotracheal intubation
About this study
Official title: Sniper Intubation for Training of Undergraduate Medical Student Randomized Controlled Trial
Students trained to focus on vocal cord before intubation
Read the detailed description
Student trained to spray vocal cords with 3 ml normal saline over 30 seconds before intubation then allow them to introduce endotracheal tube
- Conditions
- Intubation;Difficult
- Being tested
- Intubation on manikin
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Intubation on manikinOther
Also called Simulator
Training of medical student to focus on manikin vocal cord before intubation
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group S | Spray before intubation Receives: Other: Intubation on manikin | |
| Group C | Intubation directly Receives: Other: Intubation on manikin |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Rate of successful intubation
Measured: Less than 120 seconds
Secondary outcomes (2)
Number of attempts
Measured: 120 seconds
Time to intubation
Measured: 120 seconds
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Feb 2021
- Study start1 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Apr 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Intubation;DifficultStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ain Shams UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ain Shams University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, simon Halim Armanious, Ain Shams University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04770077
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Sniper Intubation
- Status last verified
- Nov 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Feb 2021
- Last updated
- 4 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: Either through email contact with the corresponding author or through online Data sharing site {www.synapse.com}
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Sniper Intubation for Training of Undergraduate Medical Student Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04770077
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Sniper Intubation
- Conditions
- Intubation;Difficult
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ain Shams UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 25 Feb 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Students trained to focus on vocal cord before intubation
Detailed description
Student trained to spray vocal cords with 3 ml normal saline over 30 seconds before intubation then allow them to introduce endotracheal tube
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group S | – | Other: Intubation on manikinSpray before intubation |
| Group C | – | Other: Intubation on manikinIntubation directly |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Undergraduate medical student
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- medical student
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- previous training on endotracheal intubation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Intubation on manikinAlso: SimulatorTraining of medical student to focus on manikin vocal cord before intubation | Other | Group C, Group S |
Primary outcome
Rate of successful intubation
Time frame: Less than 120 seconds
2 secondary outcomes
Number of attempts
Time frame: 120 seconds
Time to intubation
Time frame: 120 seconds
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Nov 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. Either through email contact with the corresponding author or through online Data sharing site {www.synapse.com}
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Intubation;Difficult, run by Ain Shams University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Rate of successful intubation (time frame: Less than 120 seconds). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Nov 2026.