New study tests safer tourniquet release for hypertensive surgery patients

NCT ID NCT07290504

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two methods of releasing a tourniquet (a tight band that stops blood flow) during arm surgery in patients with high blood pressure. The goal is to see which method causes less of a sudden drop in blood pressure. The trial will include 68 adults whose blood pressure is controlled with medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: tourniquet deflation technique
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a safer way to release tourniquets in hypertensive patients, reducing blood pressure drops during surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (68 participants) focused on a short-term blood pressure change, not a long-term outcome. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEMODYNAMICS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo university hospitals
RECRUITING

Cairo, Egypt

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