Iloprost Treatment for Severe Frostbite at High Altitude
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a medication called Iloprost, given through an IV, to treat severe frostbite at high altitudes. It may help save damaged tissue and prevent amputation.
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Who can take part
- You must have severe frostbite (grade 3 or 4).
- The frozen area must have started thawing less than 72 hours ago.
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must not be pregnant.
- You must not have any medical condition that makes iloprost unsafe for you.
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