Clinical Trial

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

Study acronym: WAVE
Recruiting
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Summary
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.
Protocol Amendment History 5 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 5 times since 2025-04-11; most recent amendment 2026-05-06.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-05-30
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06934876
Lead Sponsor Brian Driver
Conditions Acute Respiratory Failure
Enrollment 2,092 participants
Start Date 2025-04-21
Primary Completion 2026-12-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-01-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-11