Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Perioperative Patient Education Regarding Compartment Syndrome on Post-operative Opioid Consumption
Lead Sponsor:
Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Conditions:
Compartment Syndrome of Leg
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is a prospective, randomized trial. Our study aims to study the effects of perioperative patient education about compartment syndrome on patients' perception of their own pain, amount of op...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with lower extremity trauma at risk for developing compartment syndrome specifically tibial plateau fractures, tibial/fibular shaft fractures, pilon fractures, and crush injuries.
Exclusion
- Patients with an extensive history of narcotic medication or drug use, polytrauma patients, and non-primary English speaking patients
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 13 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
134 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03359031
Start Date
November 13 2017
End Date
November 1 2018
Last Update
December 2 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Rothman Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19107