Could a simple sensor prevent a rare but dangerous complication in teen leg fractures?
NCT ID NCT07674043
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a small pressure sensor placed in the leg during surgery can help doctors spot a rare but serious problem called acute compartment syndrome. Teens aged 10 to 21 with a broken shinbone will have the sensor monitor pressure for at least 18 hours after their operation. The goal is to see if pressure readings differ between patients who develop this complication and those who do not.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Continuous compartment pressure monitor (MY01 device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors diagnose acute compartment syndrome earlier and more accurately in young patients with tibia fractures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study. It may not prove that pressure monitoring improves diagnosis, and the device could malfunction.
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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