Testing a magnetic system for planned surgeries
This trial tests a new magnetic surgical system (called MACS) to see if it is safe and works well during planned surgeries. If you are having a non-emergency surgery and are generally healthy, you may qualify.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a planned (not emergency) surgery coming up.
- You do not have serious health issues like heart, lung, kidney, or nerve/muscle disease.
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other electronic implant.
- You do not have any magnetic metal implants in your body.
- You are willing to follow the study schedule and not join another trial during this study.
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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