Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up Women only

Analyzing Electrosurgical Procedure Patterns

Official title: Electrical Fingerprint: Comparison of Characteristic Patterns of Different Surgical Interventions Based on Electrosurgical Unit Data

Run by University Hospital Tuebingen · NCT06873347 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if different types of electrosurgery create unique data patterns to help improve training and workflows for surgical teams.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexWomen only
Enrollment160 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital Tuebingen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tübingen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 21, 2024
Main results expectedJune 2026
Study endsJune 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 26, 2026
Trial IDNCT06873347 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing specific types of surgeries such as hysterectomies or breast conserving surgeries.

Probably not a fit

Patients undergoing surgeries under local anesthesia or robot-assisted surgeries may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to verify the hypothesis that different electrosurgical interventions create unique data patterns, akin to digital fingerprints. By utilizing the Erbe ESU VIO 3 and the ECB Data Transmitter, the study will record high-accuracy electrical data during various surgical procedures. The collected data will be stored in the Azure Cloud and will not contain any patient information, focusing solely on enhancing clinical workflows and training opportunities for surgical teams.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training and performance in electrosurgical procedures through the identification of specific workflow patterns.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of analyzing electrosurgical data patterns is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, making this a novel investigation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Written informed consent
* Patients undergoing one of the following surgeries:

  * Supra cervical hysterectomy
  * Total hysterectomy
  * Breast conserving surgeries: B-plastic + periareolar mastopexy
  * Breast conserving surgeries: segmental resection

Exclusion Criteria:

* Expected lack of patient compliance or inability of the patient to understand the purpose of the clinical trial
* Lack of patient consent
* Surgery under local anaesthesia
* Robot-Assisted Surgery

Where it's running

  • University Hospital Tuebingen
    Tübingen, Germany
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.