New score aims to predict breathing tube challenges during anesthesia

NCT ID NCT07275502

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study analyzes data from 423 patients to create a simple scoring system that helps anesthesiologists predict when facemask ventilation might be difficult. Researchers will test which factors best predict problems, aiming to improve safety during anesthesia. The study does not test any drug or device, but rather develops a tool to guide clinical decisions.

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 give anesthesiologists a reliable tool to predict and prepare for difficult mask ventilation, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is an observational analysis, not a treatment trial. The score may not perform as well in other patient groups or settings, and it does not test any intervention.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT MASK VENTILATION NONINVASIVE VENTILATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Anesthesiology, Center for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Hamburg, 20246, Germany

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