Study tests if Pre-Surgery exams can prevent airway emergencies in C-Sections
NCT ID NCT07340346
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether common bedside tests (like mouth opening and neck size) can predict difficulty placing a breathing tube in pregnant women having C-sections. Over 500 patients were observed during routine care. The goal is to improve safety by identifying high-risk patients before 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 during C-sections, potentially reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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546 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult pregnant women aged 18 years and older who underwent elective or urgent cesarean section at a tertiary university hospital. All participants received standard preoperative airway assessment as part of routine anesthetic care.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult obstetric patients aged 18 years or older * Scheduled for elective or urgent cesarean section * Undergoing routine preoperative airway assessment * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Known congenital or acquired airway pathology * History of difficult airway requiring advanced airway techniques * Emergency situations requiring immediate airway management without standard preoperative assessment * Incomplete or missing airway assessment data
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Akdeniz University Hospital
Antalya, Türkiye, 07000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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