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Which monitor best tracks deep muscle paralysis during keyhole surgery?

NCT ID NCT07706504

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two electromyography (EMG) devices — TetraGraph and TwitchView — that monitor how deeply a patient's muscles are paralyzed during surgery. The goal is to see which device better detects spontaneous diaphragm movements or breathing efforts when patients are under deep neuromuscular blockade. The trial involves 35 adults undergoing laparoscopic, robotic, or video-assisted chest surgeries lasting more than three hours.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
TetraGraph (Senzime) and TwitchView (Blink) electromyography neuromuscular monitoring devices
What this could lead to
If one monitor proves better at detecting muscle movement during deep paralysis, it could help surgeons perform laparoscopic or robotic procedures with fewer interruptions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage comparison (35 participants) that only measures physical signs, not patient outcomes. Results may not apply to other surgeries or monitoring devices.

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NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKADE

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Locations

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43201, United States

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