Which anesthesia is greener? study weighs waste from wrist surgery
NCT ID NCT05385367
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how much waste is produced by different types of anesthesia during wrist fracture surgery. Researchers collected and weighed waste from general anesthesia, regional anesthesia (nerve block), and a combination of both. The goal was to find out which method is better for the environment. Thirty adults participated, and the results could help guide more sustainable choices in surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help hospitals choose greener anesthesia options, reducing carbon footprint.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures waste, not patient outcomes.
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Locations
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Sturgeon Community Hospital
St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 6C4, Canada
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University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada
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