Examining the effects of tourniquet use during ankle fracture surgery on recovery outcomes

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 impact of intraoperative tourniquet use on skeletal muscle pH and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing ankle fracture surgery. Patients will be randomized into two groups: one receiving a tourniquet during surgery and the other not. The study will measure continuous intramuscular pH levels during and after the procedure, as well as functional measures and patient-reported outcomes up to three months post-surgery. The goal is to better understand the risks associated with tourniquet use and its effects on recovery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients (18 years to 89 years) undergoing surgical ankle fracture fixation at OHSU

Exclusion Criteria:

* sepsis
* other significant long bone or internal injuries (including ipsilateral limb injuries).

Where it's running

• Oregon Health and Science University
  Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lara Atwater, MD — Oregon Health and Science University
• Study coordinator: Lara Atwater, MD
• Email: atwaterl@ohsu.edu
• Phone: 5034946400

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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.