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NCT01705821 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Forces During Skull Base Surgery
A clinical trial, sponsored by Vanderbilt University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 3
- Enrollment target
NCT01705821: Completed study, sponsored by Vanderbilt University.
NCT01705821 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Vanderbilt University. The registered enrollment target is 3 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01705821 has completed, sponsored by Vanderbilt University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 3 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study is designed to measure forces applied using standard surgical instruments at the skull base during resection of skull base lesions. This data will be useful for optimizing an active canula robot for assisting in skull base surgery. We hypothesize that through measurement of forces generated during routine endoscopic skull base surgery we will be able to optimize the canulas of an active canula robot for skull base surgery.
Primary Outcome
This data will be collected and recorded via a computer interface with our sensorized tool and recorded in standard units for force and torque. We will also look at the variability of forces between patients after collecting this data. The data will be useful in optimizing a robotic system for endonasal surgery as described in the secondary outcome measure.
Interventions
- DEVICE Use of force sensing surgical curette
- PROCEDURE Removal of pituitary tumor using modified curette
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 3 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-09 |
What the finished NCT01705821 record still lists
NCT01705821 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 3 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Use of force sensing surgical curette is the first listed.
NCT01705821 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01705821 about?
NCT01705821 is a clinical study titled "Forces During Skull Base Surgery". This study is designed to measure forces applied using standard surgical instruments at the skull base during resection of skull base lesions. This data will be useful for optimizing an active canula robot for assisting in skull base surgery. We hypothesize that through measurement of forces generat...
What is the current status of trial NCT01705821?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 3 participants. The study started on 2012-10. Estimated completion is 2013-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01705821?
The interventions under investigation include: Use of force sensing surgical curette (DEVICE), Removal of pituitary tumor using modified curette (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01705821?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University, which has 430 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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