Direct Versus Video Laryngoscopy in Patients With Acromegaly (NCT07659912) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Direct Versus Video Laryngoscopy in Patients With Acromegaly
40 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
Acromegaly is associated with craniofacial skeletal changes and upper airway soft tissue hypertrophy, which may increase the risk of difficult laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation. This prospective observational study aims to evaluate airway and intubation characteristics in patients with acromegaly undergoing surgery under general anesthesia and to compare direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy findings.
Adult patients with acromegaly and patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia will be prospectively enrolled between July 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026. Preoperative airway assessment parameters, hormonal data including growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels, Mallampati score, modified Cormack-Lehane grade, intubation-related variables, and peri-intubation complications will be recorded.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Diagnosis of acromegaly and scheduled for surgery after evaluation by the institutional pituitary diseases council
* Diagnosis of nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma and scheduled for surgery after evaluation by the institutional pituitary diseases council
* Requirement for general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation
* Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age younger than 18 years
* Refusal to participate in the study
* Presence of extrapituitary malignancy
* Emergency surgery
* Previous tracheostomy or major laryngeal/tracheal surgery
* Severe limitation of mouth opening preventing standard laryngoscopic evaluation
* Cervical spine instability or severe restriction of neck extension
* Patients requiring awake fiberoptic intubation according to preoperative airway assessment
* Patients for whom participation is considered unsafe by the responsible anesthesiologist
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
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Modified Cormack-Lehane Grade With Direct and Video Laryngoscopy