Knee surgery showdown: is the tourniquet outdated?

NCT ID NCT07506434

First seen Apr 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using a tourniquet during total knee replacement is necessary. A tourniquet is a tight band that stops blood flow to reduce bleeding during surgery. Researchers want to see if doing the surgery without a tourniquet works just as well. Thirty adults with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to have surgery with or without a tourniquet, and their blood loss, pain, and recovery will be compared.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Hospital of the West Indies

    Kingston, Saint Andrew Parish, 00000, Jamaica

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