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New treatment option for Tourniquet Hypertension
Official title A Long Axis Approach to the Femoral Artery Block (FAB) for Managing Tourniquet Pain and Hypertension in Below-the-Knee Fracture Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07548567
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled trial evaluating an ultrasound-guided femoral artery block (FAB) using a long-axis in-plane approach compared with a short-axis approach and a control group. The study will include adult patients (ASA I-III) undergoing below-the-knee fracture surgery with tourniquet application.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \>18 years
- Physical status ASA I-III
- Fluent in Greek or English
- Scheduled surgery: below-knee fractures
- Tourniquet duration ≥45 minutes
You likely can't join if
- Refusal to participate
- Local inflammation at block site
- Known allergy to study drugs
- Morbid obesity (BMI \>40)
- Communication inability
- Systemic neurological disease affecting peripheral nerves
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age \>18 years
- Physical status ASA I-III
- Fluent in Greek or English
- Scheduled surgery: below-knee fractures
- Tourniquet duration ≥45 minutes
- Refusal to participate
- Local inflammation at block site
- Known allergy to study drugs
- Morbid obesity (BMI \>40)
- Communication inability
- Systemic neurological disease affecting peripheral nerves
- Chronic pain therapy
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Uncontrolled hypertension
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Athens, Greece
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Athens, Greece. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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