Evaluation of a novel tourniquet for civil use

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00025034

Enrollment

400

Registered

2021-04-13

Start date

2021-07-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

S49 R58 S45.9

Interventions

Group 1: 1:1 randomization in intervention arm: In this arm, participants use a novel tourniquet (PAX Extremity Tourniquet - PET). Prior to application, participants are asked whether they are confide

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - 18 years - Capable of giving consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Withdrawal from the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Does a tourniquet with a fixation option every 90° require less pressure to set compared to standard products with fixations every 180°? Is there a difference in the time it takes for the products to effectively set?	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Does the setting pressure differ for different subjects? What is the patient comfort like? Are there increased user errors? How do the users rate the products? Can a successful ligation be detected by a pulse oximeter?	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactStephan Katzenschlager

Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

Stephan.Katzenschlager@med.uni-heidelberg.de+4962215639683

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026