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

NCT ID NCT02940171

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

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

burn Critical Illness

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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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