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First received: May 31, 2023

Clinical Trial: Tourniquet Use in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair

Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Condition: ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: The Implications of Tourniquet Use on Early Quadriceps Function in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to assess the intra-operative and post-operative effects of tourniquet use during ACL reconstruction.We hypothesize that:Limited tourniquet use will not significantly impact arthroscopic visualization nor the time it takes to complete an ACL reconstruction.Limited tourniquet use will lead to significantly less patient pain intra-operatively and in the immediate peri-operative period.Patients who undergo an ACL reconstruction with limited tourniquet use will have earlier return of…

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