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New study aims to make anesthesia safer for kids with rare neck condition

NCT ID NCT03741790

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks back at medical records of 300 children with Klippel-Feil syndrome who had surgery at Boston Children's Hospital. The goal is to understand how often they have difficult airways during anesthesia and what neck abnormalities cause problems. The findings may help anesthesiologists plan safer care for these patients.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better guidelines for safely managing anesthesia in children with Klippel-Feil syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective chart review, not a treatment trial. It only observes past data, so it cannot prove new ways to improve care.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2018

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

All KFS patients who scheduled for surgery at BCH from June 2012 to June 2018.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * All KFS patients who scheduled for surgery at BCH from June 2012 to June 2018. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with incomplete or absent of medical records on AIMS such as ventilation and intubation technique are not clearly document.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Klippel-Feil syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Klippel-Feil syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston children's hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States