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Ergonomic Evaluation of Exoskeleton Use in Transoral, Endoscopic, and Transcervical ENT Surgery (ExoskeletonENT)
Ergonomic Evaluation of Exoskeleton Use in Transoral, Endoscopic, and Transcervical ENT Surgery:
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether the use of an exoskeleton system can reduce musculoskeletal strain and fatigue during ENT surgical procedures in ENT surgeons performing transoral, endoscopic, and transcervical operations. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does the use of an exoskeleton reduce musculoskeletal strain and muscle activity (measured via sEMG and MVC) during surgery? Does the use of an exoskeleton reduce subjective pain and fatigue in the neck, shoulders, and wrists during and after surgery?
Researchers will compare surgeries performed with the exoskeleton to those performed without it to determine if the device reduces physical strain and improves ergonomic outcomes.
Participants will:
Perform ENT surgical procedures with and without the exoskeleton system Have surface EMG electrodes placed on the neck and shoulders to measure muscle activity Undergo maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) testing before and after surgery (including wrist assessments) Provide subjective pain/strain scores at regular intervals (every 10 minutes) during procedures Follow standard surgical preparation and positioning protocols while data are recorded throughout the operation
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Les conditions
Type d'étude
Inscription (Estimé)
Contacts et emplacements
Coordonnées de l'étude
- Nom: Toral Odedra
- E-mail: toral.odedra@nhs.net
Sauvegarde des contacts de l'étude
- Nom: Ananth Vijendren, BM, FRCS (ORL-HNS), PhD
- Numéro de téléphone: +441438288019
- E-mail: Ananth.vijendren1@nhs.net
Lieux d'étude
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Stevenage, Royaume-Uni, SG1 4AB
- Recrutement
- Lister Hospital, East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
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Contact:
- Ananth Vijendren
- Numéro de téléphone: +441438285421
- E-mail: ananth.vijendren1@nhs.net
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Critères de participation
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
Accepte les volontaires sains
Sexes éligibles pour l'étude
Méthode d'échantillonnage
Population étudiée
The study population consists of ENT surgeons who perform transoral, endoscopic, and/or transcervical ENT surgical procedures. Participants are clinicians within the ENT department who are experienced in these surgical techniques and have prior familiarity with the exoskeleton system.
Eligible participants must be willing to undergo surface EMG (sEMG) monitoring and maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) testing, and to use the exoskeleton during live surgical procedures. Surgeons with pre-existing musculoskeletal conditions that limit their ability to perform surgery or safely use the exoskeleton are excluded.
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- ENT surgeons who perform a range of transoral, endoscopic and/or transcervical ENT operations.
- Willing to participate with surface EMG (sEMG) monitoring and utilise the Ottobock exoskeleton.
- • Prior familiarisation with the Ottobock exoskeleton, evidenced by completion of at least five (5) documented surgical procedures using the device before enrolment in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-existing musculoskeletal problems that limits transoral, endoscopic and/or transcervical ENT operations
- Inability to safely or effectively perform surgery using the Ottobock exoskeleton.
- Lack of prior familiarisation with the Ottobock exoskeleton, defined as failure to complete at least five (5) documented surgical procedures using the device prior to enrolment in the study.
Plan d'étude
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Modèles d'observation: COHORT
- Perspectives temporelles: CROSS_SECTIONAL
Cohortes et interventions
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With Exoskeleton
With Exoskeleton: ENT surgeons performing transoral, endoscopic, or transcervical ENT surgical procedures while wearing the exoskeleton support system. Participants will undergo surface EMG (sEMG) monitoring of the neck and shoulder muscles during surgery, along with maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) measurements taken before and after the procedure (including wrist assessments). Subjective pain and fatigue scores will be recorded at regular intervals (every 10 minutes) throughout the operation. |
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Without Exoskeleton
Without Exoskeleton: ENT surgeons performing the same types of surgical procedures under standard conditions without the exoskeleton. The identical protocol will be followed, including sEMG monitoring, pre- and post-operative MVC measurements, and regular subjective pain and fatigue assessments, to allow direct comparison with the intervention group. |
Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
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• Differences in VAS and motor unit firing (via sEMG) of participants with and without the exoskeleton during transoral, endoscopic and transcervical ENT surgery. • Change in motor unit firing during MVC comparing before and after the surgical procedure.
Délai: From the start of each surgery (initiation of sEMG recording) to the end of the surgical procedure, with subjective measurements recorded every 10 minutes throughout the operation.
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From the start of each surgery (initiation of sEMG recording) to the end of the surgical procedure, with subjective measurements recorded every 10 minutes throughout the operation.
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
Parrainer
Les enquêteurs
- Chercheur principal: Ananth Vijendren, East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Dates d'enregistrement des études
Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Réel)
Achèvement primaire (Estimé)
Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
Première publication (Réel)
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
Dernière vérification
Plus d'information
Termes liés à cette étude
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- RD2026-23
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