Analyzing Electrosurgical Procedure Patterns
Electrical Fingerprint: Comparison of Characteristic Patterns of Different Surgical Interventions Based on Electrosurgical Unit Data
University Hospital Tuebingen · NCT06873347
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Tuebingen (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Tübingen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06873347 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing surgeries under local anesthesia or robot-assisted surgeries may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While the approach of analyzing electrosurgical data patterns is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, making this a novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Tübingen
- University Hospital Tuebingen — Tübingen, Germany (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bernhard Krämer, Prof. Dr. — University Hospital Tuebingen
- Study coordinator: Bernhard Krämer, Prof. Dr.
- Email: Bernhard.kraemer@med.uni-tuebingen.de
- Phone: +497071-2982211
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Surgical Procedure, Unspecified