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NCT07161609
The Effect of Masks on Surgical Smoke Exposure
NA trial testing Particle counter in Surgical Smoke in 60 participants. Not yet recruiting.
28 February 2026
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Mersin University |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Not yet recruiting |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | double |
| Primary purpose | supportive care |
| Enrollment | 60 |
| Start date | 15 October 2025 |
| Primary completion | 28 February 2026 |
| Estimated completion | 30 April 2026 |
| Sites | 1 location across Turkey (Türkiye) |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Particle counter
Conditions studied
- Surgical Smoke — all drugs for Surgical Smoke →
Sponsor
Mersin University
Who can join
Eligibility, any sex, with Surgical Smoke. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
Surgical smoke refers to the gaseous plume released into the air as a result of the thermal destruction of tissues by energy-based devices used in operating rooms. The composition of surgical smoke may include various organic compounds. In the literature, the most frequently identified chemical substances in surgical smoke are formaldehyde, acrolein, hydrocarbons, fatty acids, hydrocyanic acid, phenols, nitriles, acrylonitrile, hydrogen cyanide, benzene, and toluene. These particles can negatively affect the health of the operating room personnel. According to current guidelines, masks are recommended as the primary personal protective equipment to prevent respiratory exposure associated with surgical smoke. During surgical procedures, operating room staff frequently use surgical masks. Although surgical masks are the most commonly preferred personal protective equipment to protect healthcare workers against microorganisms and aerosols, they are unfortunately ineffective in filtering small particles. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the impact of different types of masks on exposure to surgical smoke.
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- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07161609 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Mersin University
- Last refreshed: 8 September 2025
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