Why do anesthesiologists skip muscle monitors? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06945341
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study brings together small groups of anesthesiologists from different European countries to discuss what would encourage them to use neuromuscular monitoring more often. Neuromuscular monitoring tracks how well muscle relaxants are wearing off after surgery, which can help prevent breathing problems. The goal is to understand the barriers and motivators in different healthcare settings.
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 identify practical ways to increase use of neuromuscular monitoring, potentially reducing anesthesia-related complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, suspended focus-group study with only 16 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It explores opinions, not clinical outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 16 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 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
Active EU Anaesthesiologists
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AZ Sint Jan
Bruges, WV, 8000, Belgium
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