Using local anesthesia without a tourniquet for ankle implant removal surgery
Comparing Removal of Ankle Implants/ Hardware Using the Wide-awake Local Anesthesia no Tourniquet (WALANT) Technique Versus General Anesthesia.
This study tests whether using local anesthesia without a tourniquet can make ankle implant removal surgery safer and more comfortable for patients compared to traditional general anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuwait) |
| Trial ID | NCT05864664 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of the Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) technique in patients undergoing ankle implant removal surgery. It compares the risks and benefits of WALANT to traditional general anesthesia, focusing on intraoperative and postoperative pain levels as well as hospital stay duration. The goal is to determine if WALANT can provide a more comfortable experience for patients while reducing recovery time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have previously undergone open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for ankle fractures.
Not a fit: Patients with allergies to local anesthesia, psychiatric disorders, or severe cardiovascular disease may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to less pain and quicker recovery for patients undergoing ankle surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with WALANT techniques in various surgical settings, indicating potential for success in this application.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: \>18 * Previous ORIF for: * Unimalleolar fractures * Bimalleolar fractures * Trimalleolar fractures Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to local anesthesia * Psychiatric diagnosis including: affect disorders, uncooperative * Severe cardiovascular disease
Where this trial is running
Kuwait
- AlRazi Orthopedic Hospital — Kuwait, Kuwait (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ali Jarragh, MD FRCS.C — Kuwait University
- Study coordinator: Ali Lari, MD
- Email: dr.alilari@gmail.com
- Phone: +96566428328
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.