Assessment of difficult airways using artificial intelligence
Exploration and Application of Intelligent Difficult Airway Assessment Scheme
This study is testing a new smart system to see if it can help doctors better assess difficult airways in patients who need anesthesia for surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 430 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chongqing, Chongqing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06626204 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study explores the effectiveness of an intelligent protocol for assessing difficult airways in patients scheduled for elective general anesthesia. It aims to improve the accuracy and consistency of airway assessments, which are currently reliant on subjective clinician judgment. The research focuses on the modified Mallampati classification and the Cormack-Lehane grading, addressing the critical need for optimized airway management strategies to prevent complications. Conducted in China, the study considers the diverse population's unique airway characteristics that may influence management approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older scheduled for elective general anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation.
Not a fit: Patients with known airway deformities, tumors, or other structural abnormalities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and effectiveness of airway management in anesthesia, reducing complications associated with difficult airways.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored airway assessment methods, this approach utilizing artificial intelligence is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years, with no gender restrictions; * Subjects who are scheduled to undergo elective general anesthesia and require endotracheal intubation; * Subjects classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA-PS) Class I, II, and III; * Volunteers who are willing to participate in this clinical trial and have signed the Informed Consent Form. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with known airway deformities, tumors, or other structural abnormalities that may affect airway assessment; * Subjects with psychiatric disorders or other conditions that prevent cooperation; * Pregnant or lactating women; * Subjects who have participated in other interventional clinical trials within 1 month prior to the start of this trial; * Subjects deemed inappropriate to participate in this clinical trial by the investigator.
Where this trial is running
Chongqing, Chongqing
- First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University — Chongqing, Chongqing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wenjie cheng
- Email: 2534493622@qq.com
- Phone: 17815370965
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.