Evaluating the Diagnostic Performance of ACS Using NIRS in Traumatized Lower Extremities

Compartment Syndrome of Leg Clinical Trial

Official title: Evaluating the Diagnostic Performance of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in the Setting of Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) in Traumatized Lower Extremities

Status Enrolling by invitation

Clinical Trial Summary

This is a study intended to validate a new set of guidelines for a device that uses light to measure the amount of oxygen in the muscles of injured and non-injured legs and forearms in specific situations.

Clinical Trial Description

This is a study intended to validate a new set of guidelines for a device that uses light to measure the amount of oxygen in the muscles of injured and non-injured legs and forearms in specific situations. The name of this technology is NIRS (near-infrared spectroscopy). We have shown NIRS can be helpful in diagnosing ACS. We think two of the primary advantages of this device are that it is noninvasive (not painful) and it collects data continuously, so that if the disease develops, it can be detected early and treated appropriately. We have studied the capabilities of NIRS for many years. The last step in the process of proving NIRS and its use in ACS will be to test our recommendations and guidelines. The goal of this study is to test and prove our clinical guidelines we developed through previous work. This is an interventional study, which means the data we collect will be used to manage the patient and their care. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Compartment Syndrome of Leg
• Compartment Syndromes
• Syndrome

• NCT number: NCT03604029
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Nonin Medical, Inc
• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Start date: January 7, 2019
• Completion date: February 28, 2022