Tiny ACL study halted: did tourniquets cause more pain?

NCT ID NCT05931627

First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if limiting tourniquet use during ACL knee surgery would reduce pain and help patients regain leg muscle strength faster. Only one person was enrolled before the study was stopped early. The results are not available, so no conclusions can be drawn.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States

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