Clinical trials
Difficult Airway clinical trials
Below are recruiting difficult airway clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 32 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07666074Recruiting
AI for predicting difficult airway in weight-loss surgery
This trial uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict whether it will be difficult to place a breathing tube during weight-loss surgery. The goal is to help doctors plan safer anesthesia for patients with a high BMI.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07470736Recruiting
Comparing intubation tools for difficult airways
This trial tests two different ways to help doctors put a breathing tube in a patient with a difficult airway. It compares using a video laryngoscope with a video stylet versus using a video laryngoscope with a fiberoptic scope in a simulated setting.
Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Tun RazakAges Any age - NCT07309978Recruiting
Comparing ultrasound and physical measurements for predicting difficult airways
This study compares two methods—ultrasound of the upper airway and standard physical measurements—to predict which patients may have a difficult airway during surgery. The goal is to find a more reliable way to prepare for safe anesthesia.
AnkaraAges 18–99 - NCT07243106Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound vs physical exam for predicting difficult airway
This trial compares using ultrasound of the airway versus standard physical exams to predict if placing a breathing tube will be difficult. It's for adults having elective surgery with a breathing tube.
Tokat Province, Tokat ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06986187Recruiting
Predicting difficult airways in heart surgery patients
This study measures how often difficult airways occur during heart or blood vessel surgery and builds a way to predict them beforehand. It may help your care team prepare for safer airway management during your procedure.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06683599Recruiting
Oxygen via nasal tube for babies during breathing tube placement
This study tests whether giving extra oxygen through a small tube in the nose during placement of a breathing tube helps young children stay safer. It is for newborns and infants up to about 1 year old who need a breathing tube for surgery or other non-emergency procedures.
Perth, Western AustraliaAges 1 minute–12 months - NCT07204223Recruiting
Tulip airway device for patients with hard-to-ventilate faces
This trial tests a new airway device called Tulip in adults who are expected to be difficult to ventilate with a mask during surgery. It aims to see if it works better than standard methods.
İzmit, KocaeliAges 18–75 - NCT07384494Recruiting
High-flow oxygen vs regular oxygen for awake intubation with difficult airways
This trial compares two ways of giving oxygen during a procedure where you are awake but have a tube placed in your windpipe. It may help patients with airways that are hard to open safely.
Wuwei, GansuAges 18 years+ - NCT06453525Recruiting
Automated assessment of difficult airway before surgery
This study tests an automated tool to help doctors assess your airway before surgery, aiming to make breathing tube placement safer. It is for adults who are already scheduled for general anesthesia with a breathing tube.
LausanneAges 18–100 - NCT07802522Enrolling by invitation
Video laryngoscope for intubation with neck immobilization
This trial compares two types of video laryngoscopes used to place a breathing tube while the neck is kept still, as is done in some surgeries and injuries. It aims to find which one works better and is safer for patients.
Radom, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07787468Enrolling by invitation
Videolaryngoscopes for airway management in severely obese patients
This study compares different videolaryngoscopes for airway management during bariatric surgery in people with severe obesity, aiming to improve safety and ease of intubation.
Radom, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07384611Recruiting
Predicting difficult airway in children before surgery
This study looks at ways to predict if putting a breathing tube in a child's windpipe during planned surgery will be difficult. It aims to help doctors prepare better and keep children safe.
AnkaraAges 1 day–12 years - NCT07779343Recruiting
Multidisciplinary support for adults living with obesity
This study tests a programme that combines medical, dietary, and behavioural support to help adults with obesity lose weight and improve their health. It looks at how well the programme works in everyday clinic settings.
AlgiersAges 18–65 - NCT02193542Recruiting
Study of breathing tube and epidural difficulty in childbirth
This study observes how often pregnant people have a difficult airway (trouble placing a breathing tube) or difficult neuraxial placement (like an epidural) during childbirth. It helps doctors improve safe delivery care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06667921Recruiting
Ultrasound airway test for children having planned surgery
This study uses ultrasound to see the airway in children before surgery. It aims to predict if the child's airway will be easy or difficult to intubate (placing a breathing tube).
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 2–5 - NCT04866472Recruiting
GlideRite vs other tube tool for hard airway intubation
This study compares two medical tools used to place a breathing tube through the mouth when intubation is expected to be difficult. It aims to find which tool is safer and works better for people with higher risk of a “hard airway.”
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06247631Recruiting
Sleep apnea risk before chest surgery
This study uses a simple questionnaire (STOP-Bang) to check if patients having chest surgery might have undiagnosed sleep apnea or face breathing challenges during surgery. It helps doctors plan safer care.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 18–65 - NCT07278232Recruiting
Voice test to predict difficult breathing tube placement
This study uses a simple voice recording to see if your voice can help predict whether placing a breathing tube during surgery might be more difficult. It aims to make anesthesia safer for you.
ShanghaiAges 15–70 - NCT07482436Recruiting
Airway ultrasound vs laryngoscopy in obesity
This study compares two ways of checking the airway before surgery in people with obesity: a breathing tube placed with the help of ultrasound (a handheld device that uses sound waves) versus a standard laryngoscope (a lighted tool). The goal is to see which method is safer and easier for larger patients.
TrabzonAges 18 years+ - NCT07185516Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound to predict difficult airway in children
This trial uses ultrasound to measure children's airways before surgery, aiming to predict if placing a breathing tube will be difficult. It could help doctors prepare better and keep kids safer during anesthesia.
CairoAges 7–12 - NCT07493356Recruiting
Predicting difficult airway with STOP-BANG criteria
This trial tests whether the STOP-BANG checklist can help doctors predict when a patient might have a difficult airway during surgery. If you are overweight and having planned surgery with a breathing tube, you may be eligible.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–60 - NCT07822815Enrolling by invitation
Experts agree on best ways to manage difficult airways in cancer patients
This study asks a panel of international experts to agree on the best ways to manage difficult airways in cancer patients. If you are a specialist with at least five years of experience caring for cancer patients with airway problems, your opinion could help shape future guidelines.
Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18 years+ - NCT07606079Recruiting
Comparing Methods to Predict Difficult Breathing Tube Placement
This study compares different assessment tools doctors use to predict whether a patient might have difficulty placing a breathing tube during anesthesia. By participating, you help researchers understand which prediction methods work best, which could improve safety for future patients.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07495436Recruiting
Video vs. direct laryngoscopy for children's breathing tubes
This study compares two ways of placing a breathing tube in children during surgery: using a video camera laryngoscope or a standard direct laryngoscope. If your child is having a planned surgery and needs a breathing tube, this trial may help determine which method is safer and easier.
Santiago de Compostela, A CORUÑAAges birth–16 hours
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for difficult airway?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 32 recruiting difficult airway studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a difficult airway trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a difficult airway trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.