Wearable shirt tracks surgeon fatigue during knee surgery

NCT ID NCT07683247

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: ASL Lecce Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses a special wearable shirt to measure how much energy surgeons burn during ACL reconstruction surgery. Researchers want to see if adding extra procedures, like repairing other knee ligaments or treating meniscus tears, increases the surgeon's physical workload. The goal is to understand which parts of the surgery are most tiring for the surgeon.

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 help identify which surgical steps are most physically demanding, potentially guiding training or ergonomic improvements for surgeons.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with a small sample size, so results may not apply broadly. The wearable device may not capture all aspects of workload.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACL INJURY MENISCAL INJURIES

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Contact

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Locations

Vito Fazzi Hospital
RECRUITING

Lecce, Italy

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