Lower Tourniquet Pressure Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Hand Injuries, Upper Extremity Injury

In brief

This study design is a prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial evaluating the quality of bloodless surgical field with lower tourniquet pressures based on systolic blood pressure (SBP) compared to standard tourniquet pressures. A secondary goal is to evaluate the effect of lower tourniquet pressures on post-operative tourniquet site pain. The rationale behind the study is to provide evidence-based guidelines on tourniquet use to continue providing quality surgical care while minimizing pain and potential harm to patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04994405

Run by

NYU Langone Health

People needed

93

Starts

2022-07-15

Expected to finish

2024-09-27

Last updated by the study team

2025-04-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult patient age 18 or older
• Undergoing hand or upper extremity procedure
• Tourniquet is used for procedure
• Willingness and ability to consent

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with procedures that are over 120 minutes in length

Where it is running

• NYU Langone Brooklyn — Brooklyn, New York, United States
• NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital — New York, New York, United States
• NYU Langone Orthopedic Center — New York, New York, United States

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