Eye ultrasound may help monitor brain pressure during keyhole hysterectomy

NCT ID NCT06168578

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Balikesir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a lung-opening technique called alveolar recruitment manoeuvre (ARM) affects brain pressure during laparoscopic hysterectomy. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure the optic nerve sheath diameter, a noninvasive way to estimate intracranial pressure. The study involves 60 women aged 18-65 undergoing elective surgery. The goal is to understand how ARM influences brain pressure, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath can safely monitor brain pressure during laparoscopic surgery, potentially improving patient safety.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 60 participants. It does not test a treatment, and the findings may not apply to other surgeries or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

optic nerve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYSTERECTOMY OPTIC NERVE RECRUITMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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