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Ultrasound may help anesthesiologists spot difficult airways in kids

NCT ID NCT07694167

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Samsun University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether ultrasound measurements of the airway can help predict which children will have a difficult time with breathing tube placement during surgery. Researchers will compare ultrasound images to a standard scoring system in 70 children aged 1-18. If ultrasound proves reliable, it could offer a safer, non-invasive way to plan anesthesia care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive tool to predict difficult airways in children, potentially reducing complications during anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, so results may not apply to all children. The ultrasound measurements may not reliably predict difficult airways in practice.

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Participants

About 70 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will consist of pediatric patients aged 1-18 years with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III who are scheduled to undergo elective surgical procedures requiring endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia at a tertiary care hospital. Eligible patients whose parents or legal guardians provide written informed consent and who meet all inclusion criteria will be consecutively enrolled during the study period.

Ages

1 year to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 1-18 years. * Patients scheduled for elective surgery. * Patients undergoing endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III. Exclusion Criteria: * Known craniofacial anomalies. * Congenital airway malformations. * Restricted cervical mobility. * Emergency surgical procedures. * Patients with a tracheostomy. * Inability to obtain parental or legal guardian consent.

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Airway assessment Difficult airway Difficult intubation

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