Tourniquet time linked to chronic pain? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07475871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 150 adults with severe arm or leg injuries that required a tourniquet to stop bleeding. Researchers will track how long the tourniquet was used and check for pain, nerve damage, and recovery over 6 months. The goal is to see if longer tourniquet use increases the risk of long-term pain, helping doctors balance saving lives with reducing lasting harm.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 150 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population will include adult patients (≥18 years) with severe upper or lower limb trauma who required tourniquet application for hemorrhage control in the prehospital or hospital setting. Participants will be recruited from trauma centers treating combat-related and civilian traumatic injuries. Eligible patients must have documented tourniquet use and available information on tourniquet duration. The cohort will include patients undergoing limb salvage as well as those requiring primary or secondary amputation. Participants will be followed prospectively to assess the relationship between tourniquet exposure and the development of persistent pain and functional outcomes.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Severe upper or lower limb trauma * Documented tourniquet use (prehospital or in-hospital) * Available documentation of tourniquet duration * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing chronic limb pain * Known severe peripheral neuropathy * Cognitive inability to complete follow-up * Expected survival \<48 hours
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Locations
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Superhumans War Trauma Center
Lviv, Ukraine
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