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The Use of Near Infrared Spectroscopy in the Diagnosis of Acute Compartment Syndrome

NCT01171638 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2011-06-15

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Summary

This is a prospective observational study to determine the reliability and accuracy of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to detect oxygen flow in the extremities of injured and non-injured soldiers over time. This technology may be useful in the detection of acute compartment syndrome. We hypothesize that:

* NIRS values will be well-correlated with intracompartmental pressure measurements
* NIRS values will be significantly different between non-injured and injured extremities, and injured extremities treated with fasciotomy for acute compartment syndrome.
* NIRS values of the upper extremity and feet will correlate to values from normal legs in critical control patients and patients with unilateral sever lower extremity injuries.

Conditions

  • Acute Compartment Syndrome

Interventions

DEVICE

Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • United States Department of Defense

    collaborator FED

  • Nonin Medical

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • J&M Shuler

    lead INDUSTRY

Principal Investigators

  • Brett Freedman, MD · Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

  • William Reisman, MD · Emory University

  • Bruce Ziran, MD · Atlanta Medical Center

Eligibility

Min Age
15 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-09-30
Primary Completion
2012-12-31
Completion
2012-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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