USE LESS, a Comparative Cohort Study of Climate Change Impact From Orthopedic Surgery
Recruiting
Observational Study
Environment
Waste Output
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet · Other
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About This Trial
A prospective comparative cohort study with the objective to quantify and compare carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions from orthopedic surgeries performed in two different operating room (OR) settings using different sets of materials and staff.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* The following surgeries will be included: release of carpal tunnel or trigger finger, wound revision or amputation of finger or toe, extraction of osteosynthesis material or suturing of extensor tendon (hand or foot) at Danderyd's Hospital.
Exclusion Criteria:
* None
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