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Silence in the OR: headphones may speed up knee surgery

NCT ID NCT07589582

Symptom relief Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether active noise-cancelling headphones and a closed-loop communication system can reduce operating time and improve teamwork during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Fifty-four patients having ACL surgery will be randomly assigned to either the noise-cancelling system or standard operating room conditions. The main goal is to see if the intervention shortens surgery by up to 12 minutes and reduces mental workload for the surgical team.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Active noise-cancelling headphones and closed-loop communication system
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make ACL reconstruction surgeries faster and more consistent, potentially reducing patient time under anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or surgeries. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so the effect may be modest.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 54 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous ACL reconstruction

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Conditions

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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Active noise cancelling Anterior cruciate ligament rupture Operation time

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)

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