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Assessment Of Difficult Airway Predictors: A Prospective Comparison Of Upper Airway Ultrasound And Conventional Anthropometric Measures
Led by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi · Updated on 2026-03-10
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate whether upper airway ultrasound measurements can improve the prediction of difficult airway compared with conventional anthropometric assessments. Adult patients undergoing elective procedures requiring airway management will be included. Ultrasound parameters such as tongue thickness, anterior neck soft tissue thickness, and hyomental distance will be measured before airway intervention. Standard clinical predictors (Mallampati score, thyromental distance, neck circumference, etc.) will also be recorded. The primary objective is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound-based measurements in predicting difficult laryngoscopy and intubation. The study seeks to provide evidence supporting the integration of upper airway ultrasound into routine pre-anesthetic airway evaluation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Assessment Of Difficult Airway Predictors: A Prospective Comparison Of Upper Airway Ultrasound And Conventional Anthropometric Measures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18-99 years
- Patients scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia
- ASA Physical Status I-III
- Able to provide informed consent
- Undergoing preoperative airway evaluation
You will not qualify if you...
- Emergency surgery cases
- Age <18 years
- ASA Physical Status IV-V
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
- Patients with limited cooperation or inability to provide consent
- Known anatomical airway anomalies or previous major neck surgery
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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