Study tests if neck size and sleep apnea score can spot airway risks
NCT ID NCT07077317
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at over 1,000 adults having surgery to see if common checks like neck size, mouth opening, and a sleep apnea questionnaire can predict breathing tube difficulties. Researchers tracked mask ventilation, laryngoscopy, and intubation problems, plus serious breathing events after surgery. 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 anesthesiologists better identify patients at risk for airway complications, potentially reducing serious breathing problems during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve care. Results may not apply to all patient groups or surgical settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,044 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- 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 patients undergoing elective surgical procedures requiring endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia at a tertiary hospital.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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: * Age ≥ 18 years, * ASA Physical Status I, II, III or IV, * Undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, * Written informed consent provided Exclusion Criteria: * History of head and neck surgery or trauma causing anatomical deformity, * Known congenital or acquired airway abnormality, * Cervical spine surgery or instability, * Age \< 18 years
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Anesthesiology, KUTAHYA CITY HOSPITAL
Kütahya, 43020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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