Assessment of Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Diagnostic Tool in Acute Compartment Syndrome

Completed

Conditions studied: Compartment Syndrome

In brief

The purpose of this study is to define the reliability and accuracy of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in the detection of intra-compartmental tissue perfusion in injured and noninjured extremities over time. We hypothesize that this technology, combined with vital signs, intracompartmental pressures and clinical examinations, will be useful in diagnosing acute compartment syndrome (ACS), monitoring patients at risk for ACS, and evaluating the adequacy of fasciotomy in patients treated for ACS.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01077934

Run by

J&M Shuler

People needed

8

Starts

2011-11-01

Expected to finish

2012-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-04-27

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients will be included between the ages of thirteen and eighty-five who are willing to participate and have unilateral lower leg injury with a fracture to the tibia.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients will be excluded from enrollment if they have bilateral injuries to the lower legs or have been previously diagnosed peripheral vascular disease. Patients will also be excluded if they are not willing to participate.

Where it is running

• Emory University — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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