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The COVID Dome Trial

Launched by IWK HEALTH CENTRE · May 6, 2025

Trial Information

Current as of June 28, 2025

Not yet recruiting

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ClinConnect Summary

The COVID Dome Trial is studying a new device that looks like a bubble and is placed over a patient’s head during surgery. The goal is to see if this dome can help prevent the spread of germs in hospitals. Researchers want to understand how using this device affects patients’ experiences during surgery, including how quickly a breathing tube can be placed and how it impacts heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.

To participate in this trial, you need to be an adult over 18 years old, scheduled for certain types of surgery, and in good health based on specific criteria. While in the study, you’ll need to share any issues you experience related to the dome and fill out a short survey about your experience afterward. If you don’t use the dome during your surgery, you’ll be shown a video of it and asked questions based on that. This trial is not yet recruiting, but it aims to ensure a safer surgical environment for everyone.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • ASA class 1 and 2
  • Elective surgery
  • Adults \>18 years of age
  • Ability to give informed consent
  • Surgery in supine or lithotomy position
  • Surgical site: abdominal, pelvic, lower limb or distal upper limb
  • Endotracheal intubation is indicated as per attending anesthesiologist
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • BMI \>40
  • pregnancy
  • "full stomach" or increased intraabdominal pressure (as per attending anesthesiologist)
  • predictors of difficult airway management as per attending anesthesiologist
  • airway management plan (as per attending anesthesiologist) that is incompatible with study protocol
  • initial ventilatory settings that are incompatible with planned care as per study protocol
  • anxiety disorder (including claustrophobia)
  • significant cardiovascular or respiratory disease (including pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, etc.)
  • anticipated significant level of post-operative sedation preventing survey participation

About Iwk Health Centre

IWK Health Centre is a leading pediatric and women's health facility based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to providing high-quality care and advancing medical research. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, IWK Health Centre collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to conduct innovative research aimed at improving health outcomes for children, youth, and women. The center prioritizes patient-centered approaches in its trials, ensuring that the needs and safety of participants are at the forefront of its research initiatives. With a commitment to excellence and ethical standards, IWK Health Centre contributes significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge and the development of effective therapies.

Locations

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported