Study of blood flow in skin flaps for reconstruction
Part of Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how blood flows through special skin flaps used in reconstructive surgery. It may help doctors better understand and predict how these flaps heal, especially for people who need repair after injuries or pressure sores.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are having reconstructive surgery where a flap of skin and tissue is moved to another area, either still connected to its blood supply (pedicled) or reconnected with separate blood vessels (free flap).
- The flap used must be at least about the size of a small hand (50 square centimeters) so blood flow can be seen clearly.
- If you are having a pedicled flap, you must have a wound or sore on the pelvic area (like near the tailbone or hip).
- If you are having a free flap, you must have an injury from trauma on an arm or leg.
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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