Continuous Postoperative Pulse Oximetry in Patients Presenting for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement

May 21, 2013 updated by: Medical University of South Carolina
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the incidence of low levels of oxygen as determined by standard pulse oximetry monitor in patients who have had total hip or knee replacement/revision.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

150

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • South Carolina
      • Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425
        • MUSC

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Joint Replacement

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing knee replacement or hip replacement/revision

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients requiring mechanical ventilation after surgery
  • Patients with hemoglobinopathy that cause inaccurate pulse oximetry

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Joint Replacement Patients

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Matthew D McEvoy, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 25, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

August 26, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 22, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2013

Last Verified

August 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HR-19772

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