Wounds and InjuriesNCT04728607
Use of a Compression Device for Ring Removal: A Prospective Trial
A study testing Compression device. in people with Wounds and Injuries and Hand Injuries, run by Nova Scotia Health Authority at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The usual treatment for stuck rings includes a variety of techniques including use of ice to reduce swelling, use of lubricants, and sometimes the use of string or ring cutters. The success rate of these techniques is variable and cutting the ring is usually reserved as a last resort. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Wounds and Injuries, Hand Injuries, Device Malfunction
- What is being tested?
- Compression device.
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- 26 Jul 2021to Nov 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals presenting to the QEII emergency department with a chief complaint of a stuck ring on a finger, or with heath conditions that necessitate removal of a ring that cannot be removed without clinician assistance.
Who cannot join
- Contraindications to compression device use including certain bone, nerve or blood vessel conditions.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The usual treatment for stuck rings includes a variety of techniques including use of ice to reduce swelling, use of lubricants, and sometimes the use of string or ring cutters. The success rate of these techniques is variable and cutting the ring is usually reserved as a last resort. Sometimes removal of a ring can take time, and can cause some small injury to the patient. Because of this, it is important to consider other methods for ring removal.
This study is looking at using a device that uses compression to reduce swelling of the finger causing the ring to be stuck. This device has been approved for use in Canada. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how effective a compression device is at removing stuck rings.
Read more
The study question is: how effective is a compression device at removing stuck rings?
A Compression Device (CD) is a device that uses circumferential compression to reduce swelling around a stuck ring. The device is used by placing it near, but not over-top, the offending ring, and then is inflated compressing the finger. The device is applied, and the hand elevated, for approximately five minutes. The device is then removed, and with a small amount of lubricant, the ring is removed.
All patients requiring ring removal at the QEII emergency department, if a compression device can be used safely, will be asked if they would like to be included in the study and have their ring removal attempted by a compression device.
Following removal attempt, the clinician will document information about the ring removal. This will include some questions regarding the patient's experience with the removal. No identifying information or personal health information will be recorded.
The investigators plan to collect information about use of the compression device for a period of one year. Following this time, the data will be analyzed to determine how effective the compression device is at removing rings including statements regarding patient experience. This information will be documented in a manuscript intended for publication and may be presented at academic conferences or other continuing education events.
The investigators will be measuring the success rate of ring removal with the compression device.
In addition, the investigators will record information on any side effects of use of the compression device, as well as patient experience including pain and satisfaction.
- Conditions
- Wounds and Injuries, Hand Injuries, Device Malfunction
- Being tested
- Compression device.
- Medical subject headings
- Wounds and Injuries, Hand Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Compression device.Device
A compression device is a device that uses circumferential compression to reduce swelling around a stuck ring. The device is used by placing it near, but not overtop, the offending ring, and then is inflated compressing the finger. The device is applied, and the hand elevated, for approximately five minutes. The device is then removed, and with a small amount of lubricant, the ring is removed.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | Experimental | Individuals requiring ring removal. Receives: Device: Compression device. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of patients with successful ring removal using a compression device
Successful ring removal with compression device
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Jan 2021
- Study start26 Jul 2021
- Primary completionAug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionNov 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Wounds and InjuriesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04728607
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1025977
- Status last verified
- Jan 2024
- First submitted
- 14 Oct 2020
- Last updated
- 5 Jan 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Jan 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Use of a Compression Device for Ring Removal: A Prospective Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04728607
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1025977
- Conditions
- Wounds and Injuries, Hand Injuries, Device Malfunction
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health AuthorityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Jul 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Nov 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Jan 2021 (actual)
- 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 usual treatment for stuck rings includes a variety of techniques including use of ice to reduce swelling, use of lubricants, and sometimes the use of string or ring cutters. The success rate of these techniques is variable and cutting the ring is usually reserved as a last resort. Sometimes removal of a ring can take time, and can cause some small injury to the patient. Because of this, it is important to consider other methods for ring removal.
This study is looking at using a device that uses compression to reduce swelling of the finger causing the ring to be stuck. This device has been approved for use in Canada. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how effective a compression device is at removing stuck rings.
The study question is: how effective is a compression device at removing stuck rings?
A Compression Device (CD) is a device that uses circumferential compression to reduce swelling around a stuck ring. The device is used by placing it near, but not over-top, the offending ring, and then is inflated compressing the finger. The device is applied, and the hand elevated, for approximately five minutes. The device is then removed, and with a small amount of lubricant, the ring is removed.
All patients requiring ring removal at the QEII emergency department, if a compression device can be used safely, will be asked if they would like to be included in the study and have their ring removal attempted by a compression device.
Following removal attempt, the clinician will document information about the ring removal. This will include some questions regarding the patient's experience with the removal. No identifying information or personal health information will be recorded.
The investigators plan to collect information about use of the compression device for a period of one year. Following this time, the data will be analyzed to determine how effective the compression device is at removing rings including statements regarding patient experience. This information will be documented in a manuscript intended for publication and may be presented at academic conferences or other continuing education events.
The investigators will be measuring the success rate of ring removal with the compression device.
In addition, the investigators will record information on any side effects of use of the compression device, as well as patient experience including pain and satisfaction.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | Experimental | Device: Compression device.Individuals requiring ring removal. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals presenting to the QEII emergency department with a chief complaint of a stuck ring on a finger, or with heath conditions that necessitate removal of a ring that cannot be removed without clinician assistance.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Contraindications to compression device use including certain bone, nerve or blood vessel conditions.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Compression device.A compression device is a device that uses circumferential compression to reduce swelling around a stuck ring. The device is used by placing it near, but not overtop, the offending ring, and then is inflated compressing the finger. The device is applied, and the hand elevated, for approximately five minutes. The device is then removed, and with a small amount of lubricant, the ring is removed. | Device | Participants |
Primary outcome
Number of patients with successful ring removal using a compression device
Time frame: 1 year
Successful ring removal with compression device
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Jan 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Compression device. in people with Wounds and Injuries and Hand Injuries, run by Nova Scotia Health Authority at 1 site in Canada.
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 1 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jan 2024. 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 Canada. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Number of patients with successful ring removal using a compression device (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 5 Jan 2024.