Accelerated Flap Coverage in Severe Lower Extremity Trauma

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Conditions studied: Open Tibia Fracture, Open Dislocation of Ankle, Extremity Fracture Lower, Extremity Injuries Lower

In brief

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if accelerated flap coverage compared to standard flap coverage timing leads to improved infection-related complications in patients with open fractures and/or dislocations below the knee. Eligible patients will be randomized to receive either a flap within a goal of 72 hours of injury or standard of care flap timing for the institution. The primary outcome will be a composite outcome to evaluate clinical status 6 months after randomization. Components of the composite outcome will be hierarchically assessed in the following order: 1) all-cause mortality, 2) amputation related to injury, 3) re-operation for infection and/or flap complication (flap compromise, partial and/or complete flap failure), and 4) days in hospital, defined as days in an acute in-patient hospital (i.e., not rehab or nursing facility).

Key facts

Study ID
NCT06293469
Run by
Johns Hopkins University
People needed
356
Starts
2024-11-04
Expected to finish
2030-02-01
Last updated by the study team
2025-10-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

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