Using airway ultrasound to predict difficult laryngoscopy in patients undergoing elective surgery
Airway Ultrasound As an Independent Predictor of Difficult Laryngoscopy in Patients Receiving General Anesthesia for Elective Surgery
This study is testing if using ultrasound on the airway before surgery can help doctors predict if they will have trouble placing a breathing tube during anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | G.Gennimatas General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Athens, Attiki) |
| Trial ID | NCT06391840 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pre-operative airway ultrasound in predicting the likelihood of difficult laryngoscopy in patients scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia. By assessing the airway through ultrasound prior to anesthesia, the study seeks to establish its independent prognostic value. The findings could enhance pre-operative assessments and improve patient safety during anesthesia management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who are scheduled for elective surgery and can undergo airway assessment prior to anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate or for whom airway assessment is not feasible prior to anesthesia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to better pre-operative planning and reduced complications related to difficult intubation.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of ultrasound in airway assessment is gaining traction, this specific approach to predicting difficult laryngoscopy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * listed for elective surgery * airway assessment is possible prior to anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * refusal to be enrolled in study * airway assessment is not possible prior to anesthesia
Where this trial is running
Athens, Attiki
- G. Gennimatas General Hospital — Athens, Attiki, Greece (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dimitrios Katsaros — G.Gennimatas General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Dimitrios Katsaros
- Email: dimkats27@gmail.com
- Phone: +302132038490
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.