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Ultrasound may predict tough intubations in infants

NCT ID NCT07444528

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether ultrasound can predict difficult breathing tube placement in newborns and infants up to 1 year old. Researchers will take six ultrasound measurements of the upper airway after anesthesia but before intubation. The goal is to see if these measurements can identify babies who might have a hard time getting a breathing tube, which could help doctors prepare and improve safety.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple, safe way to predict difficult intubation in infants, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 180 babies, so results may not apply to all infants. The ultrasound technique may not be accurate enough in practice.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 180 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Neonates and infants presenting for diagnostic or procedural care under general anesthesia requiring oral endotracheal intubation with video laryngoscopy and neuromuscular blockade.

Ages

Up to 365 days

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Neonates (chronological age 30 days) and infants (31 days to 365 days) * ASA physical status I-IV * Oral endotracheal intubation for surgical, diagnostic or interventional procedures with neuromuscular blockade * Video laryngoscopy * Patients with previously classified non-difficult airway (previous easy intubation) * Patients with a previously classified difficult airway * Patients with congenital heart disease * Parental/guardian permission Exclusion Criteria: * ASA ≥V * Emergency procedure * Unable to be placed in supine position for study ultrasound * Need for rapid sequence induction

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Infants aged 0 days to 12 months scheduled for elective surgery Neonates

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  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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