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Compression device. for Wounds and Injuries

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Research Sponsored by Nova Scotia Health Authority
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Individuals presenting to the QEII emergency department with a chief complaint of a stuck ring on a finger, or with heath conditions that necessitate removal of a ring that cannot be removed without clinician assistance.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
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Study Summary

This trial is looking at using a compression device to remove a stuck ring. The device is used by placing it near, but not over-top, the offending ring, and then is inflated compressing the finger. The device is applied, and the hand elevated, for approximately five minutes. The device is then removed, and with a small amount of lubricant, the ring is removed.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people who come to the QEII emergency department with a ring stuck on their finger or those needing clinical help to remove a ring due to health conditions. It's not suitable for individuals where using the compression device isn't safe.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests how well a compression device can remove rings that are stuck on fingers. The device compresses the finger, reducing swelling and allowing removal after applying lubricant. Success rates and patient experiences like pain and satisfaction will be recorded.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Any side effects from using the compression device will be noted during this study, including potential discomfort or injury caused by the pressure applied to reduce swelling around the stuck ring.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of patients with successful ring removal using a compression device

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: ParticipantsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Individuals requiring ring removal.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nova Scotia Health AuthorityLead Sponsor
258 Previous Clinical Trials
83,804 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Wounds and Injuries
742 Patients Enrolled for Wounds and Injuries

Frequently Asked Questions

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Use of a Compression Device for Ring Removal: A Prospective Trial
Louis Staple 2021. "Use of a Compression Device for Ring Removal: A Prospective Trial". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04728607.
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