Smart pain monitor could cut opioid use in robotic surgery
NCT ID NCT05662371
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a device called the Nociception Level (NOL) monitor, which tracks pain signals during surgery. The goal is to help doctors give the right amount of pain medicine, avoiding too much or too little. The trial will include 60 adults having robotic colorectal surgery and will measure painkiller use, recovery quality, and hospital stay length.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nociception Level monitor (NOL) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help doctors give just the right amount of pain medicine during surgery, reducing side effects and speeding up recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The device may not improve outcomes significantly, and results may not apply to other types of surgery.
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Conditions
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Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Research Unit
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