New muscle monitor tested in tiny infants: could make surgery safer?
NCT ID NCT06458023
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested a new device called the TetraGraph, which measures muscle recovery during surgery using electrical signals, in 50 infants under 1 year old. The goal was to see if it works better than the standard visual check doctors use. If accurate, it could help doctors know exactly when it's safe to wake infants up from anesthesia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TetraGraph NMT Monitor (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more accurate way to monitor muscle recovery in very young infants during surgery, potentially improving safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 50 infants, so results may not apply to all situations. The device's benefit over standard methods is still uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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