Predicting airway trouble: a study in septoplasty patients
NCT ID NCT06884592
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates how often difficult intubation occurs in patients undergoing surgery for a deviated nasal septum (septoplasty) and what factors might predict it. Researchers will assess 300 adults using the Cormack-Lehane scale to classify intubation difficulty. The goal is to improve preoperative planning and reduce airway complications.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help anesthesiologists better predict difficult airways in septoplasty patients, potentially reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may not apply to all surgical populations.
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Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
RECRUITINGBaşakşehir, Istanbul, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)
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