A Study to Compare the Ease of Use and Repeatability of Neuromuscular Stimulation in Restricted Arm Movement Surgical Settings

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare the ease of use and repeatability of Electromyographic (EMG) vs. Acceleromyographic (AMG) neuromuscular responses in surgical settings in which the patients’ arm movement is restricted (placed under surgical drapes) in laparoscopic or robotic procedures.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Age ≥ 18 years old.
Patients willing to participate and provide an informed consent.
Patients undergoing an elective laparoscopic or robotic surgical procedure that requires use of NMBA agents administered intraoperatively.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with disorders, such as stroke, carpal tunnel syndrome, broken wrist with nerve damage, Dupuytren contracture, or any similar wrist injury.
Patients with systemic neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis.
Patients with significant organ dysfunction that can significantly affect pharmacokinetics of neuromuscular blocking and reversal agents; i.e., severe renal impairment or end-stage liver disease.
Patients having surgery that would involve prepping the arm or leg into the sterile field.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Jacksonville, Fla. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Johnathan Renew, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Johnathan Renew, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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