Beeping through chemo: can smarter alarms make infusions safer?
NCT ID NCT07718711
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study watches healthcare workers during routine cancer drug infusions to track how often alarms—especially air-in-line alerts—go off and how staff handle them. Researchers will measure alarm frequency, response times, and user experience with different infusion technologies. The goal is to identify safety gaps and inform better alarm design, without giving any experimental 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 patterns emerge, this could point toward better alarm systems and safer infusion practices for cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a controlled experiment, so it cannot prove that any change improves safety.
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ASST Lodi
Lodi, Lombardy, 26900, Italy
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AUSL Parma
Parma, Emilia-Romagna, 43126, Italy
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Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS
Rome, Lazio, 00168, Italy
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IEO - Istituto Europeo di Oncologia
Milan, Lombardy, 20141, Italy
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, Lombardy, 20132, Italy
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