Clinical Trial

ESOTIP-TEE: Defining an Easy Landmark to Guide Correct Esophageal Probe Placement With Transesophageal Echocardiography

Study acronym: ESOTIP-TEE
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Record status
This record was last updated May 8, 2026 (before its estimated July 30, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This prospective observational study aims to identify simple external anatomical landmarks that allow reliable prediction of correct esophageal probe insertion depth. Accurate placement in the lower third of the esophagus is essential for reliable core temperature monitoring. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) will be used as the reference standard to confirm correct probe position. The study will evaluate the agreement between landmark-based insertion depth and TEE-confirmed placement in adult ICU patients undergoing clinically indicated TEE.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07574736
Lead Sponsor Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine
Conditions Monitoring, Esophageal Temperature, Hypothermia
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2025-12-12
Primary Completion 2026-07-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-08