Ultrasound may outshine old methods in predicting tough airways
NCT ID NCT07309978
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using ultrasound to measure the tongue, neck, and throat can better predict when a patient will have a difficult airway during surgery, compared to standard physical exams. About 200 adults having planned surgery under general anesthesia will take part. The goal is to see if ultrasound can help doctors prepare more effectively, potentially reducing risks.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of adult patients (18-99 years) scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia at a tertiary care hospital. Participants represent typical surgical patients requiring preoperative airway assessment. No healthy volunteers will be enrolled. Only ASA I-III patients who can provide informed consent will be included.
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-99 years * Patients scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia * ASA Physical Status I-III * Able to provide informed consent * Undergoing preoperative airway evaluation Exclusion Criteria: * \- Emergency surgery cases * Age \<18 years * ASA Physical Status IV-V * Pregnant or breastfeeding patients * Patients with limited cooperation or inability to provide consent * Known anatomical airway anomalies or previous major neck surgery
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
RECRUITINGAnkara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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