Ignite Creation Date:
2026-03-26 @ 3:14 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-30 @ 3:16 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07411495
Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2026-02-13
First Post:
2025-12-21
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
To Create an Artificial Intelligence-enabled Device for Airway Assessment (AINFAS) to Identify Patients With Difficult Airway Pre-operatively.
Sponsor:
National University Hospital, Singapore
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Artificial INtelligence eNabled 3D Facial Scanner for Airway Assessment (AINFAS)
Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2025-12
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
We're developing a new AI, which uses advanced computer technology to help doctors identify patients who might have a difficult airway before surgery or emergency procedures. Sometimes, when a person needs help breathing, doctors have to insert a tube into their airway. This can be challenging for some people due to the shape of their mouth, throat, or neck. We hope that AI will look at a patient's facial features to predict if there might be any difficulties.
Detailed Description:
AINFAS (Artificial Intelligence-enabled system for airway assessment) is an innovative AI system we're developing to revolutionize airway management in healthcare. This advanced artificial intelligence is designed to analyze patient characteristics and predict potential difficulties in airway management before any medical procedure that might require breathing assistance. Using sophisticated machine learning algorithms, AINFAS processes data such as facial structure and neck anatomy to assess the likelihood of a difficult airway. This non-invasive, rapid assessment tool has potential applications across various healthcare settings, including pre-operative assessments, emergency departments, intensive care units, and even pre-hospital care. By providing early identification of potential airway challenges, AINFAS aims to enhance patient safety, improve resource allocation, and provide a standardized, objective method of airway assessment. Currently in development and testing, this AI system represents a significant step forward in using technology to enhance clinical decision-making and patient safety in critical aspects of medical care.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: