Evacuation Time and Tourniquet Use as Risk Factors for PTSD in Combat-Related Amputation

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Conditions studied: Amputation, PTSD, Combat Posttraumatic Stess Disorder, Combat Trauma

In brief

This study aims to evaluate the relationship between evacuation time, tourniquet use, and the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients with combat-related amputations. In the context of modern warfare, prolonged evacuation times and extended tourniquet application may contribute not only to physical injury but also to psychological trauma. The study will prospectively follow patients over 18 months to identify key predictors of PTSD and to assess their interaction.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07502313

Run by

Charitable Organisation Charitable Fund Superhumans (Co Cf Superhumans)

People needed

300

Starts

2026-03-15

Expected to finish

2026-11-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ukrainian veterans with combat-related injury (post-February 2022)
• Single limb amputation
• Admission to rehabilitation within 2-4 months post-injury
• Age ≥18 years
• Ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Prior PTSD diagnosis before current injury
• Multiple amputations
• Rehabilitation duration >3 months
• Return to active military duty before follow-up completion

Where it is running

• Superhumans War Trauma Center — Lviv, Ukraine

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