New study reveals risks of breathing tube placement in obese surgery patients
NCT ID NCT06592313
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tracked 1290 obese adults (BMI 30 or higher) undergoing weight-loss surgery to see how often doctors have trouble placing a breathing tube. The goal was to estimate the rate of difficult airway events and identify patient factors that raise the risk. The findings could help anesthesiologists plan safer care for this group.
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 study could help anesthesiologists better predict and prepare for difficult airways in obese patients, improving safety during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro Medico Bariatrico
Tijuana, Estado de Baja California, 22046, Mexico
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