Local anesthetic catheter to reduce tourniquet-related blood pressure spikes
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This Phase 4 trial tests whether a local anesthetic catheter placed near a nerve and artery can prevent high blood pressure caused by a tourniquet during total ankle replacement surgery. If it works, it may make recovery safer and more comfortable for some patients.
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Who can take part
- Be age 18 to 75
- Have total ankle replacement surgery
- Be able to speak English and understand pain score questions
- Be ASA class 1 to 3 (a generally healthier surgical risk level)
- Do not have an infection where the anesthetic catheter would be placed
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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