New study aims to make anesthesia safer for obese patients
NCT ID NCT07493356
First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looks at whether combining a sleep apnea questionnaire (STOP-BANG) with simple physical exams can better predict breathing tube difficulties in obese patients. About 233 adults with a BMI of 30 or higher will be tested before surgery. The goal is to improve safety during anesthesia by identifying potential airway problems ahead of time.
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Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
RECRUITINGKarachi, Sindh, 74200, Pakistan
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