RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03594344

Additional Hyperbaric Oxygen After Lower Extremity Amputation

Additional Hyperbaric Oxygen After Lower Extremity Amputation - A Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Jul 4, 2018

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study evaluates the effect of additional hyperbaric oxygen therapy after lower extremity amputation. The patients will be randomized after amputation to either a treatment group receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or control group.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

  • Lower extremity amputation because of chronic wound, osteomyelitis, ischemia, necrosis.
  • Fit to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy determined by an anesthesiologist/Hyperbaric Medicine Physician.
  • Able to cooperate and follow up appointments
  • Included within 7 days after final surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Dementia

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Interventions

PROCEDUREHyperbaric oxygen therapy

Breathing 100% oxygen for 30+30+30 min at 2,4 ATA. in a multiplace hyperbaric chamber. Total of 30 sessions


Locations(2)

Diakonhjemmet Hospital

Oslo, Norway

Orthopedic Center, Ullevål University Hopspital

Oslo, Norway

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