Ultrasound may help spot tough breathing tubes before surgery
NCT ID NCT06700265
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at whether neck ultrasound can help doctors predict when placing a breathing tube (intubation) will be difficult. Researchers observed 246 adult patients who needed general anesthesia with intubation. They measured various neck structures with ultrasound and compared them to the view doctors saw during laryngoscopy. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to prepare for tricky intubations.
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 lead to a simple, non-invasive way to predict difficult intubation before surgery, helping doctors prepare better.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all patients, and ultrasound accuracy can vary by operator.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 12613, Egypt
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