Evaluating a device for safely opening ampoule bottles by nurses
Utilization and Evaluation of Ampoule Peel Device
NA · Taichung Veterans General Hospital · NCT06665009
This study is testing a new device that helps nurses open ampoule bottles safely and quickly to see if it reduces hand injuries and makes their work easier.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 16 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taichung Veterans General Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06665009 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a patented ampoule peeling device designed to enhance safety and efficiency for nurses when opening ampoule bottles. It involves three phases: first, nurses will compare manual and device-assisted methods in a controlled environment, recording time, safety, and satisfaction. Next, they will observe their own practices over ten days, alternating between methods, and finally, they will choose their preferred method for six months, providing feedback on their experiences. The goal is to reduce hand injuries and improve work efficiency in nursing care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nursing staff who are experienced in handling ampoule bottles and willing to participate in the evaluation process.
Not a fit: Nurses who are unwilling to participate or unable to manually open ampoules will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could significantly reduce hand injuries among nurses and improve their work efficiency.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific device evaluation is novel, similar studies have shown that innovative tools can improve safety and efficiency in healthcare settings.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 16 nursing staff members from W72, W75, and the Department of Anesthesiology, who passed the preliminary tests and are willing to continue to the subsequent phases Exclusion Criteria: * Nursing staff unwilling to participate, unable to manually break ampoules, experiencing difficulty during the preparatory phase, or deciding to discontinue or withdraw during the process.
Where this trial is running
Taichung
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital — Taichung, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chih-Cheng Wu, Master
- Email: chihcheng.wu@gmail.com
- Phone: 886-4-23592525
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: Nurse Based Care Management, ampoule, ampoule peeling device, Device-Opened Ampoules