Examining the Effects of Anthropometric Measurements on Difficult Airway Prediction

Launched by KUTAHYA HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY · Jul 11, 2025

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This clinical trial is looking at how certain body measurements and simple tests done before surgery can help doctors predict if a patient might have trouble with their airway during anesthesia. Having a "difficult airway" means it can be hard for doctors to help you breathe with a mask or a breathing tube, which can sometimes cause serious problems. The study will check if tools like measuring body size, a mouth and throat exam (called the Mallampati score), and a questionnaire about sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops briefly during sleep) can predict these difficulties and any breathing problems after surgery.

Adults aged 18 and older who are having planned surgery with general anesthesia and a breathing tube may be eligible to join, as long as they don’t have certain conditions like previous neck or airway surgeries or injuries. If you take part, doctors will collect information before, during, and after your surgery to see how well these tests work in predicting airway issues. This research could help improve safety by identifying patients who need extra care when managing their airway during surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥ 18 years,
• • ASA Physical Status I, II, III or IV,
• • Undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation,
• • Written informed consent provided
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of head and neck surgery or trauma causing anatomical deformity,
• • Known congenital or acquired airway abnormality,
• • Cervical spine surgery or instability,
• • Age \< 18 years