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Measuring the Distance from the Nose to the Windpipe During Bronchoscopy and Its Relation to Body Measurements in Adult Patients

Anterior Nares to Carina Distance and Its Anthropometric Correlates: A Prospective, Observational Study in Adult Indian Patients Undergoing Diagnostic Flexible Bronchoscopy - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103779
Enrollment
100
Registered
2026-02-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: J989- Respiratory disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr RPGMC Kangra at Tanda
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 75 years scheduled for elective diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy with ASA physical status I III Willing to provide informed written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of head and neck surgery or radiation Anatomical abnormalities of the face neck or upper airway Tracheal or major airway stenosis Limited neck mobility or cervical spine disorders Emergency Bronchoscopy or altered mental status

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To determine the anterior nares to carina distance anterior nares to vocal cord and vocal cord to Carina in adult Indian patients undergoing diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy Timepoint: 18 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the correlation between anterior nares to carina distance & Sternal Angle to Anterior Nares distance in neutral position Timepoint: 18 months;To evaluate the correlation between anterior nares to carina distance & Sternal Angle to Anterior Nares distance in extended positionTimepoint: 18 months;To assess the correlation of anterior nares-to-carina distance with neck length & heightTimepoint: 18 months;To evaluate the correlation between anterior nares-to-carina distance & sternomental distance in neutral & extended positionTimepoint: 18 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactTripti Maurya

Dr RPGMC Kangra at Tanda Himachal Pradesh

tripti17071994@gmail.com8178360829

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026