Tourniquet or not? new study seeks to ease ankle surgery pain

NCT ID NCT06863688

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Alex Demers Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether using a tourniquet during ankle fracture surgery affects pain and recovery. About 100 adults with closed ankle fractures from a simple fall will be randomly assigned to have surgery with or without a tourniquet. Researchers will track pain scores, physical function, and complications like infection or blood clots for three months after surgery.

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Conditions

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Ankle Fractures Pain

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Locations

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52245, United States

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