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Simple head turn may make intubation safer for obese patients

NCT ID NCT07590739

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Royal Hospital, Oman Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether rotating the head 45 degrees to the left improves the view of the vocal cords during video laryngoscopy in obese adults. Fifty patients with a BMI of 30 or higher will be observed. If the maneuver works, it could offer a simple way to reduce airway complications.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this simple head-turning technique could become a standard step to improve airway visualization in obese patients during anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study (50 patients) with no control group. Results may not apply to all obese patients or different equipment.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult patients aged 18-65 years with body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m², classified as ASA physical status II-III, undergoing elective surgical procedures under general anesthesia requiring orotracheal intubation at a tertiary care hospital.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Adult patients aged 18-65 years * Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m² * ASA physical status I-III * Scheduled for elective surgical procedures under general anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation Exclusion Criteria: * Anticipated need for nasal intubation * Facial or upper airway pathology preventing laryngoscope insertion * Cervical spine instability or contraindication to head movement * Pregnant patients

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Conditions

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obesity disorder

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Difficult airway Obesity difficult airway airway management

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