Can a simple skin scrub sharpen surgical monitoring?

NCT ID NCT07759206

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether gently abrading the skin before placing monitoring electrodes improves the quality of nerve signal readings during surgery. Adult patients scheduled for elective surgery will have one wrist prepared with a standard electrode application and the other with an additional gentle skin abrasion. Researchers will compare the signal strength and required stimulus levels between the two wrists to see if the simple prep makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Gentle skin abrasion using 3M Red Dot Trace Prep abrasive strips before electrode placement
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to more reliable nerve monitoring during surgery, potentially improving patient safety and outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study. The improvement may be minimal or not clinically significant, and results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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ELECTROMYOGRAPHY INTRAOPERATIVE MONITORING NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKADE SKIN PREPARATION

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Locations

University of Minnesota East Bank Medical Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States

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