LOWER EXTREMITY SURGERY
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Ear massage eases Post-Surgery constipation, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether ear massage can help prevent or reduce constipation after lower extremity surgery. Constipation is very common after such surgeries, affecting up to 94% of patients. The researchers enrolled 40 patients and used ear massage to stimulate bowel activity by…
Matched conditions: LOWER EXTREMITY SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 09:21 UTC
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Nerve monitor passes Real-World safety check
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checked how safe and effective Medtronic's NIM Vital System is during real surgeries on the head, neck, spine, chest, and limbs. It included 205 patients and tracked any problems caused by the device. The goal was to confirm the system works as intended in everyday hos…
Matched conditions: LOWER EXTREMITY SURGERY
Sponsor: Medtronic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Which anesthesia protects leg tissue better during tourniquet use?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 adults having leg surgery with a tourniquet to see if spinal or general anesthesia better preserves blood flow in the leg. Researchers used a special light sensor to measure tissue oxygen levels. The goal was to understand which method might reduce tissue …
Matched conditions: LOWER EXTREMITY SURGERY
Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New teaching method boosts patient readiness for hospital discharge after leg surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using the 'teach-back' method—where patients repeat instructions in their own words—helps people who had leg surgery feel more prepared to go home. Sixty-four adults were split into two groups: one received standard discharge education, the other got tea…
Matched conditions: LOWER EXTREMITY SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Gaziantep • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC