Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: Z768- Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Modified Needle Holding Forceps: An ergonomically modified needle holding forceps designed for use in open surgical procedures. The modification aims to improve grip stability, enhance
Sponsors
Subitcha P
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients aged 18 70 years undergoing elective open surgical procedures requiring suturing, in whom needle holding forceps are routinely used, and who provide informed consent for participation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Emergency surgical cases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in surgeon hand and finger fatigue and improvement in grip stability while using the modified needle holding forceps compared to the conventional needle holder.Timepoint: Baseline (before start of suturing) and intra-operatively at completion of the surgical procedure. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improved needle control and precisionTimepoint: During procedure;Biomechanical assessmentsTimepoint: Prior to surgery | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSubitcha P
Saveetha medical college and hospital
Outcome results
None listed