Comparing two types of tourniquets during knee surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of two different perioperative tourniquets on blood loss, surgical field quality, and surgeon satisfaction during total knee arthroplasty. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the VBM Tourniquet or the Adaptive Cuff. The outcomes will be measured to determine which tourniquet provides better results in terms of minimizing blood loss and enhancing the surgical experience. The study aims to provide insights that could improve surgical practices in knee replacement procedures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Inidication for a Total Knee Arthroplasty
* Approval for Surgery by the Department of Anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

* Open Wounds of the lower extremities
* Acute or chronic infections of the lower extremities

Where it's running

• University Hospital Bonn
  Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Alexander Franz, Dr. med., B.Sc.
• Email: alexander.franz@ukbonn.de
• Phone: +49 170 3750718

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.