Tourniquet ComplicationsNCT00212394
Tourniquet Complications in Orthopaedic Surgery
An observational study of Tourniquet Complications and Paresis, run by Norwegian University of Science and Technology at 1 site in Norway.
Trial summary
The purpose of the study is to establish the number and nature of complications that we, the researchers, have with the use of a tourniquet in orthopaedic surgery in Norway. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Tourniquet Complications, Paresis, Palsy
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNorway
- Study dates
- Jan 2005to Sep 2005
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- All patients in 10 orthopaedic hospitals in Norway undergoing surgery which requires a tourniquet, from 1 january to 31 of december 2005
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Prospective, Epidemiological Study of the Incidence and Nature of Tourniquet Complications in Norway
The purpose of the study is to establish the number and nature of complications that we, the researchers, have with the use of a tourniquet in orthopaedic surgery in Norway.
Read the detailed description
This is a multicenter, prospective study where contact persons in 10 different hospitals throughout Norway monitor problems and complications that occur in relation with tourniquet use in orthopaedic surgery. If a complication occurs, it is documented in detail by the contact person.
- Conditions
- Tourniquet Complications, Paresis, Palsy, Nerve Compression
- Keywords
- Tourniquet, paresis
- Medical subject headings
- Paresis, Paralysis, Neuroma
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2005
- Primary completionSep 2005
- Study completionSep 2005
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Tourniquet ComplicationsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 10 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Vilhjalmur Finsen, Profesor, Study director, National Taiwan Normal University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00212394
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ADOD1
- Status last verified
- Mar 2017
- First submitted
- 12 Sep 2005
- Last updated
- 13 Mar 2017
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Odinsson A, Finsen V. Tourniquet use and its complications in Norway. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2006 Aug;88(8):1090-2. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.88B8.17668.
PubMed 16877612
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Mar 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Prospective, Epidemiological Study of the Incidence and Nature of Tourniquet Complications in Norway
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00212394
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ADOD1
- Conditions
- Tourniquet Complications, Paresis, Palsy, Nerve Compression
- Keywords
- Tourniquet, paresis
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10 participants
- Lead sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2005 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Sep 2005 (actual)
- Study completion
- Sep 2005 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Sep 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of the study is to establish the number and nature of complications that we, the researchers, have with the use of a tourniquet in orthopaedic surgery in Norway.
Detailed description
This is a multicenter, prospective study where contact persons in 10 different hospitals throughout Norway monitor problems and complications that occur in relation with tourniquet use in orthopaedic surgery. If a complication occurs, it is documented in detail by the contact person.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All patients in 10 orthopaedic hospitals in Norway undergoing surgery which requires a tourniquet, from 1 january to 31 of december 2005
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Mar 2017.
- Results publication: PubMed 16877612Odinsson A, Finsen V. Tourniquet use and its complications in Norway. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2006 Aug;88(8):1090-2. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.88B8.17668.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Vilhjalmur Finsen, Profesor study director
National Taiwan Normal University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Tourniquet Complications and Paresis, run by Norwegian University of Science and Technology at 1 site in Norway.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Mar 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Norway. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00212394, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Mar 2017.