Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 85

Pre-anesthesia imaging assessment for predicting intubation difficulties

Official title: Pre-anesthesia Imaging-based Respiratory Assessment and Analysis

Run by Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital · NCT06270797 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether using special imaging before surgery can help doctors predict if a patient might have trouble being intubated during anesthesia.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30000 (estimated)
SponsorKaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kaohsiung City, Sanmin Dist)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 21, 2024
Trial IDNCT06270797 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for general anesthesia who can participate in pre-anesthetic consultations and airway examinations.

Probably not a fit

Patients requiring emergency surgery or those unable to undergo pre-anesthetic consultations will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create a database for preoperative respiratory imaging assessments and develop a predictive model for difficult intubation risks. By analyzing various risk factors and utilizing advanced AI technologies, the study seeks to enhance the accuracy of intubation risk predictions. The ultimate goal is to integrate this model into a clinical decision support system to aid anesthesiologists in evaluating patients' respiratory status before surgery. The study aligns with updated guidelines emphasizing comprehensive respiratory assessments.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the safety and effectiveness of anesthesia by providing better predictions for difficult intubation.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been attempts to create predictive models for difficult intubation, the effectiveness of these models has not met expectations, indicating that this approach may address an unresolved clinical issue.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing general anesthesia
* Patients who can undergo pre-anesthetic consultation and airway examination.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients unable to undergo pre-anesthetic consultation and airway examination.
* Patients requiring emergency surgery.
* Vulnerable populations.

Where it's running

  • Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
    Kaohsiung City, Sanmin Dist, Taiwan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.