New study aims to make child intubation safer

NCT ID NCT07245511

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at 450 children aged 5 to 18 who need a breathing tube during surgery. Doctors will test three different scoring systems to see which one best predicts a difficult intubation. The goal is to find the most reliable method to improve safety and reduce complications.

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 doctors better predict difficult intubations in children, making the procedure safer.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only compares scoring methods and won't directly improve patient outcomes.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIFFICULT AIRWAY INTUBATION INTUBATION DIFFICULTY SCALE PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA VIDEOLARYNGOSCOPY VIDIAC SCORE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department Of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
RECRUITING

Ankara, Turkiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

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