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NCT07666074 AI-Based Prediction of Difficult Airway in Bariatric Surgery

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NCT ID NCT07666074
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi
Condition Obesity Difficult Airway Airway Management
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 340 participants
Start Date 2026-05-21
Primary Completion 2026-09-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Preoperative Airway Assessment and Direct Laryngoscopy

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 340 participants in total. It began in 2026-05-21 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-01.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The aim of this prospective study is to evaluate the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms in predicting difficult airways in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Preoperative airway assessments, including the Upper Lip Bite Test (UBLT), Mallampati score, Body Mass Index (BMI), thyromental distance (TMD), and sternomental distance (SMD), will be recorded. The study investigates whether AI models can provide higher sensitivity and specificity in predicting difficult intubation compared to traditional clinical scoring systems in the obese patient population.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients aged 18 to 65 years. 2. Scheduled for elective bariatric surgery under general anesthesia. 3. Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m². 4. Consenting to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with known upper airway anatomical deformities, head and neck tumors, or a history of head/neck radiotherapy. 2. History of maxillofacial, airway, or cervical spine surgery. 3. Emergency surgeries. 4. Patients requiring planned awake fiberoptic intubation based on obvious preoperative clinical indicators.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Muhammed Başpınar, M.D.

✉ bspnr.muhammed@gmail.com

📞 +905395831141

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07666074 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Obesity Difficult Airway Airway Management. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07666074 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07666074 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bspnr.muhammed@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07666074 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye).

Who is sponsoring the NCT07666074 clinical trial?

NCT07666074 is sponsored by Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi. The trial plans to enroll 340 participants.

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