Could a simple solution replace the tourniquet in ankle surgery?
NCT ID NCT07349407
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two methods to keep the surgical area clear during ankle arthroscopy: using a dilute epinephrine solution versus a traditional tourniquet. About 88 people with chronic ankle instability or ligament injuries will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see if the epinephrine approach provides equally good visibility while possibly reducing postoperative pain and side effects.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 88 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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Other sponsor
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15 to 65 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to understand the procedures and methods of the clinical trial * voluntarily provide written informed consent * Aged from 15 to 65 years old , regardless of sex * Diagnosed with a condition requiring ankle surgery * Be scheduled to undergo unilateral ankle arthroscopy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who decline to participate in the study * Known history of heart disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, cardiac conduction abnormalities), diabetes, or asthma * Poorly controlled hypertension * Age under 15 years or above 65 years old * Intellectual disability * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Known allergy to sulfites Contraindications to ISBPB (including planned injection site infection, pre-existing neurological deficits, allergy to local anesthetics, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or contralateral phrenic nerve dysfunction)
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