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Ultrasound of the neck may predict difficult breathing tube insertion

NCT ID NCT07694154

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Samsun University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether measuring the airway with ultrasound before surgery can help predict if placing a breathing tube using a video laryngoscope will be difficult. Researchers will compare ultrasound measurements to a standard difficulty score in 100 adults aged 18 to 80 undergoing general anesthesia. The goal is to find a non-invasive way to identify patients who might have a challenging intubation, potentially improving safety and planning.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help anesthesiologists better predict difficult intubations before surgery, potentially improving patient safety.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a strong link between ultrasound measurements and intubation difficulty, limiting its practical use.

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will consist of adult patients aged 18-80 years who are scheduled to undergo elective surgical procedures requiring endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia at Samsun City Hospital. Eligible patients with ASA physical status I-III who provide written informed consent and meet all inclusion criteria will be consecutively enrolled in the study.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 80 years. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III. * Patients scheduled for endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia. * Patients who provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Known airway abnormalities. * Head and neck tumors. * Patients with a tracheostomy. * Pregnant patients. * Emergency surgical procedures. * Patients with limited cervical mobility. * Patients with facial trauma.

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Airway assessment Difficult airway Difficult intubation Videolaryngoscopic intubation Vidiac score

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