New 3D-CT model could help doctors safely manage airways in infants with rare facial condition
NCT ID NCT07257276
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is developing a prediction tool using 3D-CT scans to identify which infants with Pierre Robin sequence (a condition with a small jaw and tongue that can block the airway) are likely to have a difficult time during breathing tube placement for surgery. Researchers will analyze scans from 294 infants to create a model based on two key measurements of the airway. The goal is to help anesthesiologists plan safer care for these vulnerable babies.
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 provide doctors with a reliable, non-invasive tool to predict airway difficulties before surgery in infants with Pierre Robin sequence, potentially reducing anesthesia risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study focused on developing a prediction model, not testing a treatment. The model may not perform as well in real-world settings or in infants with other conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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anjing Children's Hospital, Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China
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