NCT01077934

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to define the reliability and accuracy of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in the detection of intra-compartmental tissue perfusion in injured and noninjured extremities over time. We hypothesize that this technology, combined with vital signs, intracompartmental pressures and clinical examinations, will be useful in diagnosing acute compartment syndrome (ACS), monitoring patients at risk for ACS, and evaluating the adequacy of fasciotomy in patients treated for ACS.

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Enrollment
8

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2011

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 24, 2010

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 1, 2010

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2011

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

April 27, 2015

Status Verified

April 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

February 24, 2010

Last Update Submit

April 24, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

All Patients admitted to Grady Memorial Hospital with Unilateral Lower leg injury at risk for compartment syndrome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • NIRS values in lower leg extremity injury

    We will monitor patients during their hospital stay from the time of admission until discharge at likey day 4.

    4 days

Study Arms (2)

Injured Extremity without compartment syndrome

Device: near-infrared spectroscopy

Injured extremity with compartment syndrome

Device: near-infrared spectroscopy

Interventions

Non-invasive monitoring device applied on the surface of the skin that emits harmless red light to measure tissue perfusion.

Injured Extremity without compartment syndromeInjured extremity with compartment syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

Age13 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All Patients admitted to Grady with Unilateral Lower leg injury at risk for compartment syndrome

You may qualify if:

  • Patients will be included between the ages of thirteen and eighty-five who are willing to participate and have unilateral lower leg injury with a fracture to the tibia.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients will be excluded from enrollment if they have bilateral injuries to the lower legs or have been previously diagnosed peripheral vascular disease. Patients will also be excluded if they are not willing to participate.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Compartment Syndromes

Interventions

Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisSpectrum AnalysisChemistry Techniques, AnalyticalInvestigative Techniques

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 24, 2010

First Posted

March 1, 2010

Study Start

November 1, 2011

Primary Completion

March 1, 2012

Study Completion

March 1, 2012

Last Updated

April 27, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-04

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