Ultrasound may outshine standard checks for Kids' airway safety

NCT ID NCT07185516

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways to predict if placing a breathing tube in a child will be difficult: standard physical checks versus ultrasound measurements of the airway. Researchers will study 130 children having planned surgery under general anesthesia. The goal is to see which method is more accurate, potentially improving safety for young patients.

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 safer, more reliable way to predict difficult airway management in children before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all children or settings, and ultrasound requires training.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain Shams University

    Cairo, 69711, Egypt