Anesthesia PracticeNCT07740226
Exploring Medication Safety Practices in Anesthesia
An observational study of Anesthesia Practice, run by Oslo University Hospital at 1 site in Norway.
Trial summary
Quality improvement project involving medication safety in anesthesia. The study explores medication safety practices in anesthesia using a mixed methods approach. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Anesthesia Practice
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNorway
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2023to 30 May 2026
- 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 21 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Nurse anesthestists and anesthesiologists
Who may be able to join
- nurse anesthetist
- anesthesiologist
Who cannot join
- not involved in patient care
- not involved in medication handling
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Quality improvement project involving medication safety in anesthesia. The study explores medication safety practices in anesthesia using a mixed methods approach.
Read the detailed description
The present study has explored medication safety practices among nurse anesthestsists and anesthesiologists through structured and unstructured observations in clinical anesthesia practice. The data is collected through non-participant observation using a guide consisting of the following topics: medications prepared, medication checking procedures, medications administered, team composition, interrutions and description of the workn environment
- Conditions
- Anesthesia Practice
- Keywords
- patient safety, medication safety, anesthesia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia providers | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Description of medication checking procedures
Description of medication checking procedures before or after patient arrival. If independent double checking procedures are followed or not
Measured: November 2023 - May 2024
Description of medications prepared
Detailed description of medications prepared during observation
Measured: November 2023 - May 2024
Description of medications administered
Description of medications administered during anesthesia induction
Measured: November 2023 until May 2024
Secondary outcomes (2)
Description of anesthesia team composition
Description of number of nurse anesthestists and anesthesiologists present during observation
Measured: November 2024 - May 2024
Description of interupptions
Detailed descriptions of possible interupptions and disturbances of work processes related to medication preparation or medication administration
Measured: November 2023 - May 2024
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Nov 2023
- Primary completion30 Jun 2024
- Study completion30 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Anesthesia PracticeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Oslo University HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Elizabeth Reine, Oslo University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07740226
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 23/22765
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 31 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: If the data protection officer at the present hospital permits, parts of the anonymized data can be made avaliable in norwegian language upon request
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Exploring Medication Safety Practices in Anesthesia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07740226
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 23/22765
- Conditions
- Anesthesia Practice
- Keywords
- patient safety, medication safety, anesthesia
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Oslo University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Jul 2026 (actual)
- 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.
Quality improvement project involving medication safety in anesthesia. The study explores medication safety practices in anesthesia using a mixed methods approach.
Detailed description
The present study has explored medication safety practices among nurse anesthestsists and anesthesiologists through structured and unstructured observations in clinical anesthesia practice. The data is collected through non-participant observation using a guide consisting of the following topics: medications prepared, medication checking procedures, medications administered, team composition, interrutions and description of the workn environment
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia providers | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Nurse anesthestists and anesthesiologists
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- nurse anesthetist
- anesthesiologist
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- not involved in patient care
- not involved in medication handling
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 medication checking procedures
Time frame: November 2023 - May 2024
Description of medication checking procedures before or after patient arrival. If independent double checking procedures are followed or not
Description of medications prepared
Time frame: November 2023 - May 2024
Detailed description of medications prepared during observation
Description of medications administered
Time frame: November 2023 until May 2024
Description of medications administered during anesthesia induction
2 secondary outcomes
Description of anesthesia team composition
Time frame: November 2024 - May 2024
Description of interupptions
Time frame: November 2023 - May 2024
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 31 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. If the data protection officer at the present hospital permits, parts of the anonymized data can be made avaliable in norwegian language upon request
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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 Anesthesia Practice, run by Oslo University Hospital at 1 site in Norway.
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 2 inclusion and 2 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 31 Jul 2026. 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 Norway. 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 medication checking procedures (time frame: November 2023 - May 2024). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 31 Jul 2026.