At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 20 enrolled
Drug / intervention
pulsatile saline lavage +1 moredevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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A Comparison of Intraoperative Embolic Events During Total Knee Arthroplasty Performed With CarboJet Assisted Versus Standard Orthopedic Techniques: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating pulsatile saline lavage and carbon dioxide lavage for Postoperative Complications and Memory Disorders. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of a carbon dioxide lavage device (CarboJet) to clean bone surfaces during total knee surgery decreases intraoperative embolic events when compared with standard orthopedic techniques.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPostoperative Complications, Memory Disorders
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsUS Department of Veterans Affairs
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartDec 2007
First PostedAug 2008
Primary CompletionSep 2009
Study CompletionMar 2011
TodayJul 2026
First PostedAug 15, 2008
Enrollment StartDec 1, 2007
Primary CompletionSep 1, 2009
Study CompletionMar 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.8 yearsPosted 17.9 years ago
Interventions
pulsatile saline lavagedevice
Prior to cement application, cut bone surfaces are cleaned using pulsatile saline lavage
carbon dioxide lavagedevice
Prior to cement application, cut bone surfaces are cleaned using carbon dioxide lavage