Ewing Amputation vs Standard Amputation for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Randomized Clinical Trial for Ewing Amputation in the VA
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Peripheral Arterial Disease
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for Veterans with Peripheral Arterial Disease who need a below knee amputation. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either an Ewing amputation or a standard amputation.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have reasonable blood flow to heal a below knee amputation.
- I expect to participate in rehabilitation and walk again after the amputation.
- I will have a below knee amputation for reasons other than infection.
- I have had a foot infection below the ankle that has been treated.
You may not be able to join if
- I have end-stage renal disease.
- I need a major amputation due to an infection that includes the ankle.
- I do not have enough blood flow to heal a below knee amputation.
- I cannot participate in rehabilitation or walk with a prosthesis.
- I was already assigned to another limb for this trial.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study follows the Pilot Investigation of Ewing Amputation for Veterans with PAD Undergoing a Below Knee Amputation. The 2 year pilot feasibility phase has concluded recruitment and enrollment.
The current phase is a 5 year randomized study of Ewing Below Knee Amputation vs. Standard Below Knee Amputation. If Veterans participate, they will be randomized to either Ewing Amputation or Standard…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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…
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