Peripheral Arterial Disease study: Ewing Below Knee Amputation
Official title Randomized Clinical Trial for Ewing Amputation in the VA
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05437562
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if the Ewing technique improves walking ability, pain, and balance compared with the usual surgery.
- Who it's for
- Veterans who need a below‑knee amputation because of peripheral arterial disease.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the Ewing or standard amputation. They will have surgery, follow‑up visits, and walking and pain assessments.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts up to 5 years, with multiple clinic visits for surgery, recovery, and periodic evaluations.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Veterans who have reasonable blood flow to heal a TTA (defined as palpable popliteal pulse or palpable femoral pulse with popliteal artery signal)
- Veterans with an expectation of participating in rehabilitation and resuming ambulation after amputation (defined by the Veteran interest, recent...
- Veterans who will be undergoing below knee amputation for reasons other than infection (uninfected patients) or Veterans who have had foot infection...
You likely can't join if
- Veterans with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
- Veterans requiring major amputation due to infection that includes the ankle retinaculum
- Veterans deemed to have inadequate blood flow to heal a TTA
- Veterans who cannot participate in rehabilitation or are not expected to be able to ambulate with a prosthesis for any reason
- Veterans who were assigned by chance for their other limb (to prevent Veteran from the possibility of having 2 different amputations)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Decatur, Georgia, United States
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Decatur, Georgia, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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