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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Tuebingen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tübingen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 21, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 2026 |
| Study ends | June 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06873347 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
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.