Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT07523958

Paraffin Oil for Preventing Tourniquet-Related Skin Lesions in Upper Extremity Surgery

Led by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-27

90

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

20 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

I

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Lead Sponsor

K

Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of topical paraffin oil application in preventing tourniquet-related skin lesions in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery. Pneumatic tourniquets are commonly used to provide a bloodless surgical field; however, they may cause skin complications such as erythema, edema, abrasions, blisters, and burns. In this study, adult patients undergoing elective upper extremity surgery will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving topical paraffin oil application in addition to routine protective dressing or a control group receiving routine care only. Skin integrity will be assessed immediately after tourniquet removal and at 30 and 60 minutes postoperatively using standardized skin assessment criteria. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of effective, simple, and cost-efficient strategies to prevent tourniquet-related skin complications and improve patient safety and postoperative comfort.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Paraffin Oil for Preventing Tourniquet-Related Skin Lesions in Upper Extremity Surgery

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Age 18 years or older
  • Scheduled for elective upper extremity surgery requiring pneumatic tourniquet use
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to III
  • Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m²
  • Ability to give informed consent
  • Willingness to participate in the study
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Younger than 18 years
  • Known skin disease or existing skin lesion at the tourniquet site
  • Allergy or sensitivity to paraffin oil or related substances
  • Severe systemic disease (ASA IV or higher)
  • Obesity with BMI 30 kg/m² or higher
  • Emergency surgery
  • Transfer to intensive care after surgery
  • Major postoperative complications such as hematoma, seroma, nerve injury, or significant bleeding
  • Inability to communicate or follow study procedures
  • Withdrawal from the study at any time

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34760

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Research Team

M

Muzeyyen Ataseven, PhD, RN

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

SINGLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

PREVENTION

Number of Arms

2

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