CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of PeDiAC and the Intubation Difficulty Scale in Pediatric Patients Intubated With Videolaryngoscopy

Turkey (Türkiye)430 participantsStarted 2025-08-28

Plain-language summary

This prospective observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of the Paediatric Videolaryngoscopic Intubation and Difficult Airway Classification (PeDiAC) and the Intubation Difficulty Scale (IDS) in evaluating difficult tracheal intubation in pediatric patients aged 0 to 5 years. Patients undergoing general anesthesia with videolaryngoscopic intubation will be assessed using both scoring systems. The study seeks to determine which system more accurately reflects the difficulty of intubation and serves as a better guide for future anesthetic management, ultimately contributing to improved patient safety.

Who can participate

Age range

0 Years – 5 Years

Sex

ALL

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Eligible participants will be pediatric patients aged 0 to 5 years who are undergoing general anesthesia for any surgical procedure. All included patients must undergo tracheal intubation using a videolaryngoscope (C-MAC). Patients must have an ASA physical status classification of I to IV and written informed consent must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian prior to participation. Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients between 0 and 5 years of age * Undergoing general anesthesia for any type of surgical procedure * ASA physical status classification I to IV * Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing awake fiberoptic intubation * History of tracheal resection or reconstruction surgery * Refusal to participate or absence of informed consent

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Comparison of PeDiAC Score and IDS Score for Predicting Difficult Intubation in Children Aged 0-5 Years

Timeframe: Immediately after tracheal intubation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07141485

SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-20

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