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Comparison of two anatomical landmark techniques for predicting difficult airway in patients undergoing cancer surgeries

A Prospective observational study to determine the role of Ratio of Height to Thyromental Distance(RHTMD) and Ratio of Height to Sternomental Distance(RHSMD) in predicting difficult airway in patients undergoing elective oncosurgeries under general anaesthesia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/05/052532
Enrollment
193
Registered
2023-05-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA physical status 1,2 undergoing elective oncosugeries under general anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Restricted neck mobility Major airway abnormalities Tumors or mass in the neck or airway Post burn neck contractures Pregnancy Kyphoscoliosis Obesity(BMI >30)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Predicts difficult airway, can avoid intraop unanticipated difficult airway related complicationsTimepoint: 1 year

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Predicts difficult airwayTimepoint: 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Deepthi J Prabhu

Regional Cancer Centre

drdeepthiprabhu@gmail.com9895006045

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026