AMG v EMG with Tucked Arms

Overview

About this study

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate accuracy and precision of simultaneous acceleromyograph and electromyograph in unparalyzed patients.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria: 

  • Age > or = 18 years old.
  • Patients willling to participate and provide an informed consent. 
  • Patients undergoing elective surgical procedures that required general anesthesia without use of NMBA agents administered intraoperatively, and tucked arms. 
  • Anticipated surgery duration < 120 minutes.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Patients with disorders, such as stroke, carpal tunnel syndrome, broken wrist with nerve damage, Dupuytren contracture, or any similar wrist injury. 
  • Patients with systemic neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis.
  • Patients having surgery that would involve prepping the arm into the sterile field. 

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 10/31/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Johnathan Renew, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Johnathan Renew M.D.

(904) 956-3328

Renew.J@mayo.edu

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