Could extra support before and after amputation improve recovery?
NCT ID NCT04750876
First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study is testing whether adding a psychologist and a physical therapist to the usual care of people having a leg amputation can improve their physical and emotional recovery. About 40 adults who need a lower-leg amputation due to poor blood flow will be randomly assigned to either standard care or extra support from these specialists. The main goal is to see if the extra care leads to better mobility and fewer emotional problems 10 days after surgery.
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Departmental Hospital Centre - Vendee
RECRUITINGLa Roche-sur-Yon, France
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What this could mean
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Active substance
psychological counseling and physical therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding mental health and physical therapy support helps amputees recover better and feel less distressed.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also does not test a drug or device, so any benefit is about improving care routines, not a medical breakthrough.
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