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Scanning and examination of airway structures using Ultrasound machine in obese patients undergoing general anaesthesia for surgery which can help to predict any difficulty in inserting a breathing tube for mechanical ventilation.

Assessment of ultrasound-guided airway parameters among obese patients undergoing general anaesthesia: A prospective observational study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100791
Enrollment
68
Registered
2026-01-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K319- Disease of stomach and duodenum, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

mahatma Gandhi medical college and research institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients of age 18 to 60 years Posted for Elective surgery under general anaesthesia. ASA 1 and 2 patients BMI 30-40 Kg/m2 Mallampati grade I, II, III, IV

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant patients. Patient refusal. Known tongue, oropharyngeal, laryngeal, or head and neck tumors or anatomy altering conditions. Ongoing infection of the head, neck and mouth. Past history of oral or head and neck surgical procedures. Past history of burns or radiotherapy of the head and neck region.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hyo-mental distance (HMD) (neutral, extended, ramping position)Timepoint: Baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.HYOID BONE VISIBILITY 2.Maximum condylar movement (MCM) 3.Tongue width (TW) 4.Tongue thickness (TT) 5.Tongue cross sectional area (TCSA) 6.Tongue Volume (TV) 7.Soft tissue thickness at epiglottis (SED) 8.Soft tissue thickness at hyoid bone (SHD) 9.Soft tissue thickness vocal cord distance (SVC) Timepoint: Baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnnie Sheeba J

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College And Research Institute

dr.anniej@yahoo.com9655035791

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026