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Timing of burn surgery: early or late? study ends early without clear answer

NCT ID NCT02940171

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aimed to find out whether performing surgery within 48 hours of a severe burn (early excision) or later improves survival. It planned to follow 470 severely burned adults, but was terminated early and did not complete enrollment. Because of this, the results are limited and cannot provide a clear answer on the best timing for surgery.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If clear results were obtained, this could help doctors decide the best time to operate on severe burn patients to improve survival.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early, so it did not collect enough data to draw reliable conclusions. The findings may not apply to all burn patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

470 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2016

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients with extensive skin burns, defined as greater than 20% of the total body surface

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>18 years * Admission to a burn unit within 72 hours from a burn injury * Total burned surface area (TBSA)\>20%(2nd degree or 3rd degree) for any type of burn * Patient covered by the social security * Non-opposition to participate to the study and to the constitution of the biological collection Exclusion Criteria: * Decline to participate * Decision not to resuscitate order before surgery * Pregnant or breastfeeding patiente * Decision to limit therapies in the first 24 hours * Patient not resident in France * Patient deprived of liberty

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Conditions

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burn Critical Illness

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Burns

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Departement of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Burn Unit; Saint-Louis hospital, University Paris Diderot

    Paris, 75010, France

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