Speeding up flap surgery for severe leg injuries
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether performing flap surgery sooner after a severe leg injury below the knee leads to better outcomes. If you have an open fracture or dislocation that needs a flap, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a severe open fracture or dislocation below the knee that needs a flap surgery to cover the wound.
- Your flap surgery will be done by a surgeon in the study.
- You can be randomly assigned to a treatment group within 48 hours of your injury.
- You do not have any of the excluded conditions, like major infection, burns, or a planned amputation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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