Radial Forearm Versus the Ulnar Forearm Free Flap

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Free Tissue Flaps

In brief

This study evaluates donor site outcomes in patients receiving radial forearm free flap reconstruction versus ulnar forearm free flap reconstruction. Patients who meet criteria for forearm free flap reconstruction are randomized to receiving either radial forearm free flap or ulnar forearm free flap reconstruction.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03579277

Run by

Indiana University

People needed

24

Starts

2018-01-01

Expected to finish

2023-08-15

Last updated by the study team

2023-08-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 120. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients with planned forearm free flap reconstruction
• Patients who are deemed equal surgical candidates for radial forearm free flap and ulnar forearm free flap reconstruction
• Preoperative Allen's test completed and passed
• Patients have the capacity to complete the informed consent process

You may not qualify if…

• Patients that are not candidates for a forearm flap based on their physiology
• Clinically evident peripheral neuropathy (e.g., diabetic neuropathy, leprosy)
• Patients requiring concurrent forearm bone for reconstruction
• Child, prisoner, or other vulnerable group

Where it is running

• Eskenazi Hospital — Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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