Can ultrasound predict a tough intubation? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06925009
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether ultrasound measurements of the neck, combined with machine learning, can predict when a breathing tube will be hard to place using a video laryngoscope. Researchers will collect data from 280 adults having planned surgery. The goal is to improve safety and planning for airway management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a tool that helps doctors predict difficult intubations more accurately, potentially reducing complications during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all patients or settings, and the machine-learning model needs further validation.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinica Universidad de Navarra
RECRUITINGMadrid, Madrid, 28027, Spain
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