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NCT Number: NCT02925169

Shape and Dimensions of the Upper Airway in Infants Using Computed Tomography Imaging

Cricoid is considered the narrowest part with the shape of airway defined as elliptical with the subglottis as the narrowest region.

This study using imaging modality (2D CT images) is done to determine any differences in airway shape between infants and children, and to evaluate the dimensional transition between the subglottic area and the cricoid ring.

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Key information

Conditions

Child

Age range

1 day–12 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

King Fahad Medical City

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, 11525, Saudi Arabia

About this study

Using imaging modalities (CT, MRI), the funnel-shape of the airway in children has been questioned and subglottis rather than cricoid is considered the narrowest part with the shape of airway defined as elliptical with the subglottis as the narrowest region.

This is the first study using imaging modality (2D CT images) to determine the airway shape and dimensions in neonates and infants. The purpose of this investigation was to determine any differences in airway shape between infants and children, and to evaluate the dimensional transition between the subglottic area and the cricoid ring.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Neonates and infants.

Exclusion criteria

Patients with tracheostomy, tracheo-esophageal fistulas lung collapse mediastinal masses diaphragmatic hernias chest masses intubated patients patients, preterm infants syndromic patients patients with primary lung diseases

Treatment and study plan

CT Scan

Device

CT imaging

Primary outcomes

  1. Shape of airway in neonates and infants

    Time frame: 1 month

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

King Fahad Medical City

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Oct 5, 2016
Registry last updated
Oct 5, 2016

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