Using a data capturing system to improve safety in endovascular procedures

Development of Strategies to Identify, Analyse and Prevent Errors in the Vascular Hybrid Room - an Inter-professional Approach to Enhance Technical and Non-technical Performance and to Improve Patient Safety

University Ghent · NCT04854278

This study is testing a new system that records data during endovascular surgeries to see if it can help prevent mistakes and improve patient safety.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Ghent (other)
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen)
Trial IDNCT04854278 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study introduces an innovative 'Operating Room Black Box' designed to capture and analyze data during endovascular procedures. It aims to identify and prevent errors by assessing human and environmental factors, as well as measuring outcomes and events. The study will utilize data from a pilot project where the system was successfully implemented in a hybrid operating room. By analyzing the relationship between surgical leadership styles and team behavior, the research seeks to enhance patient safety and quality improvement in surgical settings.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients undergoing elective endovascular procedures for atherosclerotic disease or aneurysm repair.

Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergency procedures or those who do not consent to participate will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve patient safety and reduce errors in endovascular procedures.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing similar data capturing systems in surgical settings have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel application.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing elective (planned more than 48 hours) endovascular procedures.
* Symptomatic aortic-iliac-femoral-popliteal-below the knee atherosclerotic stenotic or occlusive disease (PVI)
* Endovascular exclusion of thoracic aortic, infrarenal abdominal aortic and/or iliac aneurysm repair (EVAR)

Exclusion Criteria:

* No consent of patient
* No consent of all endovascular team members
* Emergency procedure (planned \< 48h before)
* Endovascular procedure not treating atherosclerotic aortic-iliac-femoral-popliteal-below the knee disease or aortic-iliac aneurysm

Where this trial is running

Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Patient Safety, Endovascular Procedures, Quality Improvement

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.