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Limb Occlusion Pressure Tourniquets to Decrease Pain After Surgery
Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Summary
Currently a standard tourniquet pressure is used for orthopedic surgeries. High tourniquet pressure had been associated with adverse side effects such as ischemia, muscle weakness, and post operative pain. Limb Occlusion Pressure, LOP, is based off the patient's systolic blood pressure plus a safety margin and is typically much lower than standard tourniquet pressure. The aim of this study is to determine if using LOP during orthopedic surgeries decreases post-operative pain and opioid consumption and improves patient's outcomes.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2018-04-06
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental - Limb Occlusion pressure
This intervention involves lower tourniquet pressure than the standard of care. There is no change to tourniquet time or how the surgery is performed.
Locations (1)
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States