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Tourniquet Use for Ankle Fracture Surgery
Study Summary
This trial looks at the effects of using a tourniquet during surgery on muscle function and patient recovery afterwards.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I have had serious injuries to my bones or internal organs.I have had sepsis before.I am between 18 and 89 years old and having surgery for an ankle fracture at OHSU.
- Group 1: Tourniquet
- Group 2: No Tourniquet
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many participants comprise the maximum capacity of this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is currently recruiting participants; it was first advertised on August 17th 2021 and underwent an update the 30th of June 2022. This trial requires 390 people from one single location for its completion."
Who can qualify to participate in this examination?
"This research is targeting 390 adults, aged 18 to 89, who have sustained ankle fractures. To be considered for participation in the trial, patients must meet these criteria: they must be undergoing surgical ankle fracture fixation at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)."
What objectives is this experiment trying to accomplish?
"This clinical trial has the ultimate goal of evaluating Foot and Ankle Ability Measure over a three-month period. Secondary objectives encompass Pain Score, which is measured by Patients with a Visual Analog pain scale (VAS) (0-10), Proximal and distal lower extremity strength, assessed via handheld dynamometer in lb by blinded physical therapists, as well as Calf girth, evaluated through bilateral calf girth measurements in cm conducted by similarly blindfolded medical professionals."
Do participants need to be of a certain age in order to participate in this experiment?
"According to the trial's terms, only individuals between 18-89 years old are eligible for participation. On the other hand, there are 69 studies available for participants aged below 18 and 308 trials specifically catered towards people 65 or older."
Are there opportunities to join this testing program right now?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this ongoing research is currently in need of participants. The first announcement for the trial was made on August 17th 2021 and has since been updated last month (June 30th 2022)."
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