CompletedPhase 1/2

Assessment of a New Surgical Smoke Clearing Technology in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

United Kingdom30 participantsStarted 2012-04

Plain-language summary

The study will examine the safety and performance of a new surgical smoke clearance system designed for use during laparoscopic surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Male or female, at least 18 years of age
. Undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for documented symptomatic gallstone disease
. Patient or authorised representative must be able to comprehend and sign the Informed Consent Form prior to enrolment in the study.

Exclusion criteria

. \<18 years of age
. Pregnant or lactating females
. Previous extensive abdominal surgery, which in the opinion of the Investigator presents a \>5% risk of conversion to an open procedure being required
. Current participation in another device or drug study
. Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Maintenance of a clear visual field during surgery

Timeframe: 3m

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01534832

SponsorAsalus Medical Instruments Limited

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-08

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