Thyroid thickness may predict breathing tube challenges in hypothyroidism patients
NCT ID NCT06896513
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 220 adults with treated hypothyroidism to see if a thinner thyroid gland makes it harder to place a breathing tube during general anesthesia. Researchers measured thyroid thickness with ultrasound before surgery and recorded intubation difficulty. The goal is to help anesthesiologists better predict and prepare for difficult airways in this patient group.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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220 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adult patients undergoing surgery at Konya City Hospital for any reason Known hypothyroidism receiving medical treatment
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Known hypothyroidism receiving medical treatment * ASA score of 2-3 Exclusion Criteria: * Known history of difficult intubation * Body mass index (BMI) \> 40 * Presence of airway pathology * Diseases that restrict neck movement (e.g., RA, SLE, AS, etc.) * Head and neck range of motion ≤ 80° * History of cervical radiotherapy * Refusal to participate in the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Konya City Hospital
Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey (Türkiye)
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