NCT06844604 Carbon Footprint Assessment for Robotic, Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Operations to Enhance Environmental Sustainability
| NCT ID | NCT06844604 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland |
| Condition | Colorectal Operations |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-19 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-11-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-19 with a primary completion date of 2025-11-01.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to conduct a life cycle assessment of robotic, laparoscopic and open colorectal procedures and compare their climate impact. Further the investigators want to identify major targets for possible reduction in the CO2 footprint in colorectal procedures. The main questions are: Researchers will identify used and prepared materials and instruments for the individual procedures and weigh them individually. SimaPro databases will help calculate the carbon footprints for the used instruments. Additionally, energy waste will be measured and carbon footprint of anesthesia will be estimated with previous existing data from other studies.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Elective operations which are routinely performed robot-assisted, laparoscopic and open: * Only Colorectal procedures involving a bowel resection will be included (colectomies (right/left), anterior resections) * General anesthesia * Aged \> 18 years * ASA classification from I to III Exclusion Criteria: * Procedures, which were uncompleted due to complications * Procedures, which switched modality (laparoscopic to open, robot-assisted to open) * Emergency procedures (mainly laparoscopic, unforeseen risk factors that lead to a change of modality, higher volume of used compressions and other materials). * Aged younger than 18 * ASA classification \> III * Vulnerable patient groups (pregnancy, patients with mental disability)
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06844604 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Colorectal Operations. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06844604 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06844604 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at marco.vonstrauss@clarunis.ch for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06844604 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Basel, Switzerland, Basel, Switzerland.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06844604 clinical trial?
NCT06844604 is sponsored by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.