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An Observational study to compare the success rate of palpation of cricothyroid membrane in participants with normal and difficult airway based on neck parameters.

Evaluation of Digital Palpation method for identification of Cricothyroid membrane in normal and Anticipated difficult airway patients - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/095509
Enrollment
100
Registered
2025-09-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

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

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: Nil: Nil Intervention4: Nil: Nil Intervention5: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA physical status 1 and 2 planned for elective surgery with normal and anticipated difficult airway as predicted by modified mallampati grade and neck parameters ( neck circumference. Thyromental distance , ratio of neck circumference to thyroid tail distance)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Difficult airway - restricted mouth opening, immobility of cervical spine, temporomandibular joint ankylosis. Patients with neck swelling ( thyroid, midline mass, scars, Contractures) Patients unable to lie supine or perform head extension

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluation of digital palpation method for identification of cricothyroid membrane in normal and anticipated difficult airway patients by measuring its success in terms of absolute distance between digital palpation point and ultrasound point.Timepoint: 1 hour preoperatively—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluation of digital palpation method for identification of cricothyroid membrane in normal and anticipated difficult airway patients by measuring its success in terms of absolute distance between digital palpation point and ultrasound point and its correlation with - 1. Gender and body mass index of patient 2. Airway parameters ( modified Mallampati grade, neck circumference, thyromental distance )Timepoint: 1 hour preoperatively—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr ANJALI KOCHHAR

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital

dranjalikochhar@vmmc-sjh.nic.in9999197721

Outcome results

None listed

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