Smart gloves could make brain surgery safer and faster to learn
NCT ID NCT07372638
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests special gloves with built-in force sensors to measure how much pressure is used when placing a stent in a brain aneurysm model. About 12 doctors (both experts and trainees) will use the gloves on a 3D-printed silicone model. The goal is to see if the gloves can detect meaningful forces and tell apart skilled from less experienced operators, which could improve training and safety.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 12 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: \- Experienced neurointerventionist or doctor in training. Exclusion Criteria: \- No training in use of medical ionising radiation.
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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