Comparing two methods for clearer views in ankle surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if using diluted epinephrine (a drug that shrinks blood vessels) can reduce bleeding during ankle surgery just as well as using a tourniquet (a tight band that stops blood flow). The goal is to improve the surgeon's view without needing a tourniquet, which may be more comfortable for you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 65 years old
- You are scheduled to have arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery on one ankle
- You can understand the study procedures and agree to participate
- You do not have poorly controlled high blood pressure or a known allergy to sulfites
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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