AI for predicting difficult airway in weight-loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for weight-loss (bariatric) surgery under general anesthesia.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or higher.
- You do not have a known airway problem (like a tumor or past radiation).
- You have not had surgery on your face, jaw, neck, or spine.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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