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Which anesthesia is greener? study weighs waste from wrist surgery

NCT ID NCT05385367

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how much waste is produced by different types of anesthesia during wrist fracture surgery. Researchers collected and weighed waste from general anesthesia, regional anesthesia (nerve block), and a combination of both. The goal was to find out which method is better for the environment. Thirty adults participated, and the results could help guide more sustainable choices in surgery.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help hospitals choose greener anesthesia options, reducing carbon footprint.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures waste, not patient outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2022

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All adult patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation of wrist * ASA 1-3 Exclusion Criteria: * no contraindications for general anesthetic in the group for general anesthetic and vice versa

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Carbon footprint in anesthetic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sturgeon Community Hospital

    St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 6C4, Canada

  • University of Alberta Hospital

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

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