Ultrasound may spot airway risks in obese surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07346768
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using ultrasound to measure neck tissue thickness can better predict difficult airway in obese patients undergoing surgery. Researchers will compare ultrasound measurements with standard tests in 52 adults. The goal is to improve safety during anesthesia by identifying high-risk patients beforehand.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 52 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Overweight and obese adult patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 years * ASA physical status I-III \* BMI \>25 kg/m² * Scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery * Pregnancy * Maxillofacial anomalies or neck masses * Rapid sequence induction * Previous history of difficult intubation * BMI \>60 kg/m²
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