Evaluating the ADEPTH sensor for measuring bore depth in bone surgeries

Usability of the ADEPTH Sensor for Bore Depth Measurements in Plate Osteosynthesis Procedures: a Monocenter Randomized Pilot Study

NA · SLAM Ortho B.V. · NCT05960591

This study is testing a new sensor to see if it makes measuring the depth of bone during surgery easier and more accurate compared to the traditional method.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSLAM Ortho B.V. (industry)
Locations1 site (Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland)
Trial IDNCT05960591 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This pilot study aims to assess the usability of the ADEPTH sensor for bore depth measurements during plate osteosynthesis procedures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either measurements using the ADEPTH sensor or a traditional manual depth gauge. After performing three operations with each method, both the surgeon and the operating room assistant will complete surveys to evaluate the usability of the ADEPTH sensor. The study focuses on various elective plate osteosynthesis procedures involving different bones.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults undergoing elective plate osteosynthesis procedures for fractures or related conditions.

Not a fit: Patients with bone diseases or those requiring corrective surgery after previous osteosynthesis procedures may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy and efficiency of bore depth measurements in orthopedic surgeries, leading to improved patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of the ADEPTH sensor is novel, similar studies evaluating new measurement technologies in surgical settings have shown promising results.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Elective plate osteosynthesis procedure (clavicula, humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, malleoli) (incl. delayed union, nonunion, malunion)
* Needed surgical instrument net: 2.4 / 2.7 / 3.5-4.0 / 4.5-5.0-6.5
* Adults (≥ 18 years)
* Written informed consent by patient

Exclusion Criteria:

* Bone disease (dysplasia's, sarcomas, chondroma's, osteolysis, osteomyelitis)
* Variable angle plates
* Corrective surgery after previous plate osteosynthesis procedure or hardware removal

Where this trial is running

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Fractures, Bone, Osteosynthesis

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.