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Finger size may predict best breathing tube for kids during surgery

NCT ID NCT07349953

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mother and Child Health Institute of Serbia Dr Vukan Cupic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a child's finger size can help doctors pick the right breathing tube size for children under 8 during surgery. Researchers measured the fingers, weight, and height of 103 children and compared them to standard age-based formulas. The goal was to see if finger circumference could be a quick, reliable guide for tube selection.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive way to estimate the right breathing tube size for young children during surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all children or settings, and finger size may not be a reliable predictor for every case.

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Study facts

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Participants

103 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All patients in this study were admitted to tertiray medical center for scheduled surgery.

Ages

1 day to 8 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age up to 8 years of age; * Children without congenital and acquired anomalies of the trachea; * Children in whom tracheal intubation is planned as part of the anesthesia plan Exclusion Criteria: * Age over 8 years of age; * The presence of congenital and acquired anomalies of the trachea; * Children who are already intubated; and failure to obtain informed consent

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Endotracheal tube FINGER

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute for mother and child health care

    Belgrade, 11000, Serbia

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