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Ergonomic Evaluation of Exoskeleton Use in Transoral, Endoscopic, and Transcervical ENT Surgery: A Single Site Non-blinded Study

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllEast and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
NCT07855159 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this observational study is to learn whether the use of an exoskeleton system can reduce musculoskeletal strain and fatigue during ENT surgical procedures in ENT surgeons performing transoral, endoscopic, and transcervical operations. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the use of an exoskeleton reduce musculoskeletal strain and muscle activity (measured via sEMG and MVC) during surgery? Does the use of an exoskeleton reduce subjective pain and fatigue in the neck, shoulders, and wrists during and after surgery? Researchers will compare surgeries performed with the exoskeleton to those performed without it to determine if the device reduces physical strain and improves ergonomic outcomes. Participants will: Perform ENT surgical procedures with and without the exoskeleton system Have surface EMG electrodes placed on the neck and shoulders to measure muscle activ

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * ENT surgeons who perform a range of transoral, endoscopic and/or transcervical ENT operations. * Willing to participate with surface EMG (sEMG) monitoring and utilise the Ottobock exoskeleton. * • Prior familiarisation with the Ottobock exoskeleton, evidenced by completion of at least five (5) documented surgical procedures using the device before enrolment in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing musculoskeletal problems that limits transoral, endoscopic and/or transcervical ENT operations * Inability to safely or effectively perform surgery using the Ottobock exoskeleton. * Lack of prior familiarisation with the Ottobock exoskeleton, defined as failure to complete at least five (5) documented surgical procedures using the device prior to enrolment in the study.
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What it tests

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Where

1 site
Lister Hospital, East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Stevenage, United Kingdom
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