Preventing items left behind during surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a new approach to reduce the chance that surgical items are accidentally left inside the body during surgery. It might help if you are having a planned operation in a participating NHS hospital and are 18 years or older.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having a planned (not emergency) surgery at a participating NHS trust
- You are 18 years old or older
- You agree to take part after learning about the trial
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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