Can surgery go green? study measures carbon footprint of common orthopedic operations

NCT ID NCT07657039

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares carbon dioxide emissions from orthopedic surgeries performed with different materials and setups. Researchers will track waste, energy use, and sterilization methods for procedures like carpal tunnel release or wound revision. The goal is to identify ways to reduce the environmental impact of surgery without compromising patient care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help hospitals choose greener surgical practices and reduce the carbon footprint of common orthopedic procedures.

What could go wrong

This is a small observational study measuring emissions, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Danderyd's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Stockholm, Sweden

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