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N/ACompleted· 31 enrolled
Drug / intervention
TauTona Pneumoperitoneum Assist Device (TPAD) +1 moredevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Search/NCT04392635
NCT04392635N/ACompleted

Pilot Study to Establish Safety and Ease of Use of a TauTona Pneumoperitoneum Assist Device (TPAD) for Laparoscopic Surgery

Stanford University·interventional·Posted May 19, 2020·Updated Jul 1, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating TauTona Pneumoperitoneum Assist Device (TPAD) and Standard of Care (SOC) for Laparoscopic Surgery. Completed, enrolled 31 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and ease of use of a TauTona Pneumoperitoneum Assist Device (TPAD) to assist with obtaining peritoneal access with a Veress needle, and for placing a primary trocar, during laparoscopic surgery.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsTauTona Group

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 19, 2020
Enrollment StartJun 20, 2022
Primary CompletionJun 17, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.0 yearsPosted 6.1 years ago

Interventions

TauTona Pneumoperitoneum Assist Device (TPAD)device

The TPAD is an experimental device used to assist with placement of Veress needle during laparoscopic surgery.

Standard of Care (SOC)procedure

Standard of Care was used for Veress needle insertion.