Two ways of releasing a tourniquet in hypertensive patients having arm surgery
Compares two tourniquet release methods in hypertensive adults having arm surgery.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Gradual Versus Intermittent Release of Tourniquet Effect on MAP in Hypertensive Patients Undergoing Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeries
Key facts
- Where
- Cairo, EgyptSee the site
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- Are you between 18 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT07290504, who can take part
Where in Egypt
- Cairo University HospitalsCairo, EgyptTaking people
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- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07290504
- Record updated
- 5 August 2026
- Original description
In this clinical trial, the authors will compare two tourniquet deflation techniques and their clinical implications on hemodynamics and acid base parameters in hypertensive orthopedic patients undergoing upper limb surgeries under general anesthesia.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Effect of Gradual Versus Intermittent Release of Tourniquet on Mean Arterial Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients Undergoing Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgeries: A Blinded Randomized Controlled Study
In this clinical trial, the authors will compare two tourniquet deflation techniques and their clinical implications on hemodynamics and acid base parameters in hypertensive orthopedic patients undergoing upper limb surgeries under general anesthesia.
Inclusion: Hypertensive patients (controlled on medical treatment more than three months); Patients scheduled for upper limb orthopedic surgeries using a tourniquet for at least 30 min; BMI from 18.5 to 29.9.
Exclusion: Patient refusal; ASA physical status > II; Multiple orthopedic surgeries; Emergency surgeries; Patient with relative contraindications for tourniquet use.