Race against the clock: can speedy surgery save more legs?

NCT ID NCT06293469

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study compares getting flap surgery within 72 hours of a severe leg injury versus waiting longer. The goal is to see if faster surgery reduces serious problems like infection, the need for more operations, or amputation. About 356 adults with open fractures or dislocations below the knee will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

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  • Oregon Health & Science University

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    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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  • R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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  • The Alfred Hospital

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    Melbourne, Victoria, 3004, Australia

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  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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  • UC Davis Medical Center

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    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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  • University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center

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    Largo, Maryland, 20774, United States

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  • Vall d'Hebron University Hospital

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    Barcelona, 08035, Spain

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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