Tourniquet Tug-of-War: new study tests if It's worth the pain in ankle surgery
NCT ID NCT06863688
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using a tourniquet (a tight band to stop blood flow) during ankle fracture surgery causes more pain or complications afterward. About 100 adults with closed ankle fractures from a simple fall will be randomly assigned to have surgery with or without a tourniquet. Patients won't know which group they're in, and researchers will track pain, swelling, wound healing, and blood clot risks for 3 months after surgery.
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52245, United States
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