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Using Adult Neck Scan Data to Improve Breathing Device Designs: Measuring Airway Structures for Safer Medical Care

Anatomical Measurements of cricoid cartilage, thyroid cartilage, and hyoid bone using CT images from radiology department archives in adults for designing laryngeal mask airway. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/083406
Enrollment
400
Registered
2025-03-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z000- Encounter for general adult medical examination

Interventions

Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Ganga Medical Centre and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Archived CT images of adults aged 18-65, without any known laryngeal disorders or surgical history affecting the laryngeal anatomy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: CT images where metal artifacts or other conditions impair the visualization of the laryngeal structures.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To obtain accurate measurements of the cricoid cartilage, thyroid cartilage, and hyoid bone in adults using archived CT imaging.Timepoint: 8 weeks, 16 weeks, 24 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To utilize these measurements to inform and optimize the design and shape of a Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA).Timepoint: 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAbdul Nasser

Ganga Medical Centre and Hospital

drbalavenkat@gmail.com9842245757

Outcome results

None listed

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