Using ultrasound to improve difficult videolaryngoscopy predictions
Official title: Airway Coach Project: Prediction of Videolaryngoscopy Strategy With Clinical and Ultrasound Parameters (Unicentric)
Run by Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra · NCT06925009 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using ultrasound can help doctors predict when patients might have a hard time with intubation during surgery, making the process safer for those undergoing the procedure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 280 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid, Madrid) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 27, 2023 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06925009 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients aged 18 to 90 years, classified as ASA I-III, who are scheduled for surgeries requiring orotracheal intubation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with obesity class II, cervical tumors, or anatomical abnormalities affecting the airway may 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 explores the use of ultrasound as a tool to predict difficult videolaryngoscopy in patients undergoing scheduled surgeries requiring orotracheal intubation. It aims to enhance airway management by identifying anatomical predictors of difficulty through ultrasound measurements of pretracheal tissues. The study focuses on patients classified as ASA I-III and evaluates the effectiveness of ultrasound in improving safety during the perioperative period. The research is conducted at Clinica Universidad de Navarra, leveraging the advantages of ultrasound such as safety, speed, and real-time imaging.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce complications related to airway management during surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using ultrasound for airway management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients (male or female) ASA I-III, aged between 18 and 90 years, undergoing scheduled surgery requiring orotracheal intubation. The signature of the informed consent is required authorizing its inclusion in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Obesity class II defined as a BMI greater than 35. * Pregnant. * Cervical tumors, goiter or patients who have required radiotherapy at the cervical level * Abnormalities that condition anatomy alterations such as facial / cervical fractures. * Maxillofacial abnormalities * People who cannot give their consent
Where it's running
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Clinica Universidad de Navarra
Madrid, Madrid, Spain Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.