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NCT00913978 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Perioperative Active Warming Techniques in Colorectal Surgeries
A NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50
- Enrollment target
NCT00913978: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Northwestern University.
NCT00913978 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00913978, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
We propose a study in which we compare two intraoperative active warming devices for maintenance of normothermia in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. A novel underbody resistive warming mattress (VitaHeat) will be compared to the forced air warming blanket (3M Bair Hugger) that is currently used in our institution. Our hypothesis is that the underbody resistive warming mattress will be equally effective as forced air warming in maintaining normothermia in colorectal surgery.
Primary Outcome
The total percent of intraoperative time (time in the operating room) that the body temperature of the participant is above 36 degrees celcius measured using an esophageal temperature probe.
Interventions
- DEVICE Group 1: VitaHeat
- DEVICE Group 2: Bair Hugger
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-04-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-12-21 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT00913978 stopped before completion
NCT00913978 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Group 1: VitaHeat is the first listed.
NCT00913978 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00913978 about?
NCT00913978 is a clinical study titled "Perioperative Active Warming Techniques in Colorectal Surgeries". We propose a study in which we compare two intraoperative active warming devices for maintenance of normothermia in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. A novel underbody resistive warming mattress (VitaHeat) will be compared to the forced air warming blanket (3M Bair Hugger) that is currently us...
What is the current status of trial NCT00913978?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2017-04-13. Estimated completion is 2018-12-21.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00913978?
The interventions under investigation include: Group 1: VitaHeat (DEVICE), Group 2: Bair Hugger (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00913978?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00913978's enrollment target sits among peer trials
50 1279th of 2000 higher than 622 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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