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

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.

NCT Number	NCT07141485
Lead Sponsor	Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Conditions	Videolaryngoscopy, Difficult Airway, Videolaryngoscopes, Airway Management Assessment, Pediatric Anesthesia
Enrollment	430 participants
Start Date	2025-08-28
Primary Completion	2026-01-20 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-01-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-18