Ultrasound may make intubation safer for obese patients
NCT ID NCT07482436
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using ultrasound before and after surgery can help predict difficult breathing tube placement in obese patients. It will compare standard checks with ultrasound measurements and test different types of laryngoscopes. The goal is to improve safety and reduce complications during intubation.
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 safer intubation methods for obese patients by using ultrasound to predict difficulties.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Trabzon University Faculty of Medicine Kanuni Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGTrabzon, 61040, Turkey (Türkiye)
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