Anesthesia choice for minor leg amputation surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial looks at different anesthesia methods used during below-ankle amputations to see which works best. It may help guide better care for patients needing this surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a surgery to amputate the lower leg (through the ankle or below) between January 2019 and January 2025.
- Your amputation was not due to an injury, nerve disease, or long-term pain.
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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