KeyScope Study in Uganda

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Conditions studied: Abdominal Neoplasm

In brief

KeyScope and KeyLoop (collectively called KeySuite) are laparoscopic prototypes that the investigators have designed for the resources, needs and challenges of low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). KeyScope is a laparoscope that plugs into a laptop computer to display images during surgery. It links to a telementoring application so that experienced surgeons can mentor surgeons in capacity-building partnerships. KeyLoop is a laparoscopic retractor that lifts the abdominal wall during surgery, obviating the need for a constant power supply and medical-grade carbon dioxide. The investigators will perform a clinical First-in-Human study at the Uganda Cancer Institute. Ugandan surgeons will use the KeySuite devices to perform biopsies of intra-abdominal tumors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06212570

Run by

Duke University

People needed

12

Starts

2026-09-01

Expected to finish

2028-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-06

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• diagnosis of intra-abdominal mass suspicious for cancer
• body mass index (BMI) of 18-30
• weight 20-100kg
• biopsy necessary to determine cancer diagnosis and classify pathology
• surgeon determine that laproscopic biopsy it technically appropriate

You may not qualify if…

• significant comorbidities
• previous major abdominal surgery
• current pregnancy

Where it is running

• Uganda Cancer Institute — Kampala, Uganda

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