Neuromuscular BlockadeNCT02239965
Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to Consistent Use of Neuromuscular Monitoring in General Anaesthesia
An observational study of Neuromuscular Blockade, run by Herlev Hospital at 1 site in Denmark.
Trial summary
Monitoring the degree of neuromuscular blockade in general anaesthesia reduces complications and patient discomfort. However, monitoring is not applied consistently by Danish anaesthesia personnel. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Neuromuscular Blockade
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteDenmark
- Study dates
- Jun 2014to Mar 2015
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Anaesthesiologists and nurse anaesthetists at Danish anaesthesia departments.
Who may be able to join
- has been working in the field of anaesthesiology for at least 1 year.
Who cannot join
- none
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Monitoring the degree of neuromuscular blockade in general anaesthesia reduces complications and patient discomfort. However, monitoring is not applied consistently by Danish anaesthesia personnel. Surveys show that part of the explanation is that the anaesthetists often experience problems with the equipment used for monitoring, though the problems have not been described in detail.
We hypothesise that the lack of consistent monitoring in general anaesthesia is caused by insecurity in the anaesthesia personnel's set-up and use of the equipment, as well as in interpreting the measurement results.
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Blockade
- Keywords
- Neuromuscular blockade, Neuromuscular monitoring, Focus group interview, Clinical observation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesia personnel | Anaesthesiologists and nurse anaesthetists |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Description of the barriers to consistent neuromuscular monitoring, based on a qualitative analysis of focus group interviews with anaesthesiologists and nurse anaesthetists
Focus group interviews will collect participants' perspectives and will be analyzed for thoughts, opinions, and feelings in regard to neuromuscular monitoring. Specific problems experienced with the equipment and other possible barriers to the consistent use of monitoring will be described qualitatively.
Measured: Focus group interviews conducted Sep. - Oct. 2014 (2 months)
Secondary outcomes (1)
Description of the problems experienced with neuromuscular monitoring in daily clinical practice
The problems experienced with neuromuscular monitoring will be described through a qualitative analysis of clinical observations of the personnel's daily use of the monitoring equipment,
Measured: Clinical observations conducted in Sep. - Oct. 2014 (2 months)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Sep 2014 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2014
- Primary completionMar 2015
- Study completionMar 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Neuromuscular BlockadeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Herlev Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jakob Louis Thomsen, Herlev Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02239965
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- JLT-NM3
- Status last verified
- Oct 2019
- First submitted
- 9 Sep 2014
- Last updated
- 1 Nov 2019
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Nov 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to Consistent Use of Neuromuscular Monitoring in General Anaesthesia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02239965
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- JLT-NM3
- Conditions
- Neuromuscular Blockade
- Keywords
- Neuromuscular blockade, Neuromuscular monitoring, Focus group interview, Clinical observation
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Herlev HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jun 2014
- Primary completion
- Mar 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Sep 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Monitoring the degree of neuromuscular blockade in general anaesthesia reduces complications and patient discomfort. However, monitoring is not applied consistently by Danish anaesthesia personnel. Surveys show that part of the explanation is that the anaesthetists often experience problems with the equipment used for monitoring, though the problems have not been described in detail.
We hypothesise that the lack of consistent monitoring in general anaesthesia is caused by insecurity in the anaesthesia personnel's set-up and use of the equipment, as well as in interpreting the measurement results.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesia personnel | – | –Anaesthesiologists and nurse anaesthetists |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Anaesthesiologists and nurse anaesthetists at Danish anaesthesia departments.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- has been working in the field of anaesthesiology for at least 1 year.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- none
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Description of the barriers to consistent neuromuscular monitoring, based on a qualitative analysis of focus group interviews with anaesthesiologists and nurse anaesthetists
Time frame: Focus group interviews conducted Sep. - Oct. 2014 (2 months)
Focus group interviews will collect participants' perspectives and will be analyzed for thoughts, opinions, and feelings in regard to neuromuscular monitoring. Specific problems experienced with the equipment and other possible barriers to the consistent use of monitoring will be described qualitatively.
1 secondary outcome
Description of the problems experienced with neuromuscular monitoring in daily clinical practice
Time frame: Clinical observations conducted in Sep. - Oct. 2014 (2 months)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Nov 2019.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Neuromuscular Blockade, run by Herlev Hospital at 1 site in Denmark.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Nov 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Denmark. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Description of the barriers to consistent neuromuscular monitoring, based on a qualitative analysis of focus group interviews with anaesthesiologists and nurse anaesthetists (time frame: Focus group interviews conducted Sep. - Oct. 2014 (2 months)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Nov 2019.