Xpan Non-Inferiority Study (NCT07385690)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
A trocar is a surgical instrument with a sharp point and tube and is used to create endoscopic access in the abdomen or chest where endoscopic instruments can be entered \& used in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Xpan has created an FDA Cleared radially dilating trocar (RDT) that is inserted at 3mm and can be expanded to 5mm or 12mm during surgery. The purpose of this research protocol is to demonstrate that a new FDA Cleared Xpan® radially dilating trocar (RDT) system is at least, just as effective as the existing RDT trocar systems. The procedure will be performed using a radially dilating trocar that is inserted at 3mm and can be expanded to 5mm or 12mm during surgery.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (2 items).
Location: West Virginia University — Morgantown, West Virginia
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Any individual not scheduled for the above procedure and/or does not meet the age requirments.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- West Virginia University — Morgantown, West Virginia
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.