magnet-guided removal of metallic soft tissue objects in the emergency department
Official title: Efficacy and Safety of Neodymium Magnet-Guided Removal of Metallic Foreign Bodies in Soft Tissue in the Emergency Department
Run by Uludag University · NCT07925528 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers are testing whether a strong neodymium magnet can help doctors remove metal objects stuck under the skin in adults.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Uludag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bursa, Bursa) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 9, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 5, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 5, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07925528 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 years and older with a metallic soft-tissue foreign body detected on X-ray located within 2 cm of the skin surface and interacting with the magnet.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with deep-seated objects, proximity to vessels or nerves, or other conditions requiring surgical removal may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, single-arm study conducted in a university hospital's emergency department. The study measures how often the magnet helps remove the object, how long the procedure takes, how often a skin incision is needed and its length, and any issues within 15 days after the procedure, including patient satisfaction. Participants undergo an X-ray to locate the object, followed by magnet-guided removal with local anesthesia if needed, and a 15-day check or suture removal. Prophylactic antibiotics are given for contaminated wounds, and outcomes are recorded with photos before and after removal. The study aims to establish safety and feasibility of magnet-assisted removal for soft-tissue metallic foreign bodies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a faster, less invasive option for removing certain metallic foreign bodies in the emergency setting.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work with magnetic guidance for foreign body removal has shown feasibility in select cases, but this specific magnet-guided method for soft-tissue objects is not yet widely established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Metallic foreign body in the soft tissue detected on plain radiography * Foreign body located less than 2 cm from the skin surface * Foreign body with magnetic properties that interacts with the magnet * Signed written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Foreign body located close to structures such as blood vessels, nerves or joint spaces * Deep location requiring surgical removal * Inability to cooperate * Bleeding or coagulation disorder * Refusal to sign informed consent
Where it's running
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Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Emergency Department
Bursa, Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ziya Uzun, MD — Uludag University
- Study coordinator: Ziya Uzun, MD
- Email: ziyauzun@uludag.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 538 737 96 52
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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.