New study: could body shape predict breathing tube challenges better than BMI?
NCT ID NCT07372846
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a newer measure of body shape, called the Body Roundness Index (BRI), can better predict difficult airway placement during anesthesia in obese patients compared to standard BMI. Researchers will enroll 90 obese adults undergoing general anesthesia and compare BRI and BMI against the VIDAC score, a tool that rates how easy it is to see the vocal cords. The goal is to improve safety and planning for airway management in this population.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 90 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Participants aged 18-65 with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² who will undergo elective surgery.
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * General anesthesia will be administered * Being classified as obese (BMI ≥30) * Patient giving informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Emergency surgery * Head and neck deformity * Inability to measure Mallampati level * Patients with tracheostomy * Severe hemodynamic instability
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Locations
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Samsun University, Samsun Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGSamsun, Ilkadım, Turkey (Türkiye)
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