U.S., March 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07475871) titled 'Tourniquet Exposure and Risk of Chronic Pain After Severe Limb Trauma: A Prospective Cohort Study' on March 13.
Brief Summary: Severe limb trauma often requires the use of a tourniquet to stop life-threatening bleeding. While tourniquets are essential for saving lives, prolonged interruption of blood flow may lead to tissue ischemia, nerve injury, and inflammatory responses that could contribute to the development of chronic pain.
The TOURNI-PAIN Study is a prospective observational study designed to investigate whether the duration of tourniquet use during the treatment of severe limb injuries is associated with an increased risk...