Oxygen boost may cut infection risk after major leg surgery
NCT ID NCT01798810
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving patients extra oxygen during and after surgery could reduce surgical site infections in people with severe leg fractures. Over 1,100 adults with high-energy tibia or ankle fractures were randomly assigned to receive either supplemental oxygen or standard care. The main goal was to compare infection rates within 6 months after surgery.
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Locations
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Banner University Medical Center/The CORE Institute
Phoenix, Arizona, 85023, United States
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University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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