Tourniquet or not? new study seeks to ease ankle surgery pain
NCT ID NCT06863688
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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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52245, United States