New study tests STOP-BANG questionnaire to predict airway trouble in obese surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07493356
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the STOP-BANG questionnaire, along with other simple tests, can predict if an obese patient will have trouble with a breathing tube during surgery. Researchers will check how well these tools work in 233 adults with a BMI of 30 or higher. The goal is to improve safety by identifying high-risk patients before they go under anesthesia.
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 help doctors better predict airway problems in obese patients before surgery, potentially improving safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all patients or settings, and the questionnaire may not be accurate enough to change practice.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
RECRUITINGKarachi, Sindh, 74200, Pakistan
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