Long evacuation times linked to PTSD in war amputees?

NCT ID NCT07502313

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 300 Ukrainian veterans who lost a limb in combat to see if longer evacuation times or extended tourniquet use increase the risk of developing PTSD. Participants will be monitored for 18 months using PTSD symptom questionnaires. The goal is to identify factors that could be changed to reduce psychological harm after severe battlefield injuries.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could identify key factors that increase PTSD risk after combat amputation, helping improve evacuation and tourniquet protocols to reduce psychological trauma.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to non-combat or non-Ukrainian populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

combat disorder post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Superhumans War Trauma Center

    Lviv, Ukraine