Ultrasound of the neck may predict difficult breathing tube insertion

NCT ID NCT07694154

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Samsun University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

What this could mean

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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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AIRWAY ASSESSMENT DIFFICULT AIRWAY DIFFICULT INTUBATION VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPIC INTUBATION VIDIAC SCORE

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