NCT07493356 Difficult Airway Prediction by Integrating STOP-BANG Criteria
| NCT ID | NCT07493356 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation |
| Condition | Ventilatory Defect |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 233 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-09 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09-08 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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 233 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-09 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-08.
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Brief Summary
This study is being done to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the STOP-BANG questionnaire in predicting difficult mask ventilation and intubation among obese patients. During the preoperative assessment, eligible participants will be enrolled in the study. The modified Mallampati score, thyromental distance, mouth opening, and upper lip bite tests will be performed along with STOP-Bang scores. Later in the operating room, general anesthesia will be given, and bag-mask ventilation and intubation grade will be assessed and recorded. A correlation will be assessed between the difficult airway assessment findings, along with the STOP-BANG score and the bas-mask difficulty scores and intubation grades.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male \& Female aged 18-60 years. * Body mass index 30 or more * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status II-III. * Scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients' refusal to participate. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) IV \& V. * Neuromuscular diseases or facial abnormalities. * Cardiothoracic, head and neck, or emergency surgery. * Previously diagnosed with OSA (by polysomnography) will be excluded. * Any airway-related anatomical deformity (e.g., Down's syndrome). * History of radiation exposure. * Patient with mouth opening \<2 fingers
Contact & Investigator
Syed M Abbas, FCPS
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07493356 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Ventilatory Defect. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07493356 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07493356 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at smabbas69@hotmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07493356 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Karachi, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07493356 clinical trial?
NCT07493356 is sponsored by Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation. The principal investigator is Syed M Abbas, FCPS at Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation. The trial plans to enroll 233 participants.