Using AI to improve airway management during surgery

Research on Early Warning and Solution System of Difficult Airway in Perioperative Period Based on Artificial Intelligence

Observational Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University · NCT04458220

This study is testing if using artificial intelligence can help doctors manage tricky airway situations better during surgery for patients needing intubation.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment16000 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorShanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT04458220 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to develop an early warning and solution system for managing difficult airways during the perioperative period using artificial intelligence. It will enroll 16,000 participants undergoing endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital. The study will utilize 3D face scanning and voice recording to gather data, which will be analyzed and stored in a confidential database to enhance understanding and management of difficult airways. Anesthesiologists will complete a questionnaire post-intubation to provide additional insights.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia.

Not a fit: Patients with communication disorders, mental health issues, or severe injuries may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety and outcomes for patients undergoing anesthesia by better predicting and managing difficult airway situations.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI in airway management is a growing field, this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients to be intubated under general anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with deaf-mutism or communication disorders.
* Patients with language deficiency or non-native language.
* Patients with mental or central nervous system disease.
* Patients with stupefaction or disturbance of consciousness.
* Patients with terrible injury.
* Patients cannot follow instructions to perform standard actions.
* Patients participated in other relevant clinical investigation in the past 3 months.

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Difficult Airway
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.