AI spots surgical smoke in real time to keep operating rooms clear
NCT ID NCT07397000
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing an artificial intelligence system that can automatically detect smoke gas produced during laparoscopic surgery. Researchers will collect video data from 30 women undergoing procedures that use high-frequency surgery, which creates smoke. The goal is to train the AI to recognize smoke in real time, helping surgeons maintain a clear view and improve safety.
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 AI tool could help surgeons automatically detect and clear smoke during minimally invasive surgery, improving visibility and safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants. The AI model may not perform well in real-world settings or with different equipment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Women aged 18 years or older undergoing laparoscopic gynecological procedures at the Department of Women's Health, University Hospital Tübingen, where high-frequency surgical technology (monopolar, bipolar, or ultrasound) is used and surgical smoke generation is expected. All procedures will utilize the KARL STORZ S-Pilot smoke evacuation system.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * \- Age ≥ 18 years * Written consent after receiving information * Indication for surgical treatment using HF surgery Exclusion Criteria: * \- Expected lack of compliance by the patient or inability of the patient to understand the meaning and purpose of the clinical trial * Lack of patient consent * S-Pilot cannot be used
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Women's Health, University Hospital
RECRUITINGTübingen, Germany