N/A
Completed N=120
Observational Examination of Thermoregulation in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Hypothermia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02225743 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
120
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Incidence of Hypothermia — 74 Participants
Summary
Total joint patients have poor outcomes with infection since they are having permanent hardware implanted. Infection prevention in this group is therefore critical and a major source of discussion in both the orthopedic and anesthesia literature.
Hypothermia has been shown to increase the risk of infection and blood loss. However, studies have not examined when in the operation or how fast patients temperatures drop. This study will observe how patients' temperatures change during total joint arthroplasty. By identifying when body temperature changes occur, prevention strategies may be developed and implemented.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Incidence of Hypothermia |
74 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults 18 years of age and over that are scheduled to undergo total hip or total knee joint arthroplasty.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients unable to give informed consent will be excluded.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02225743). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.