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Additional Hyperbaric Oxygen After Lower Extremity Amputation
Additional Hyperbaric Oxygen After Lower Extremity Amputation - A Randomized Controlled Trial
About This Trial
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.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- 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
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Not fulfilling inclusion criteria
- Pregnancy
- Dementia
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not fulfilling inclusion criteria
* Pregnancy
* Dementia
Treatments Being Tested
PROCEDURE
Hyperbaric 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