Investigating a new amputation technique for veterans with peripheral arterial disease
Pilot Investigation of Ewing Amputation in Veterans with Peripheral Arterial Disease Undergoing Below Knee Amputation
This study is looking at a new type of surgery called Ewing amputation for veterans with diabetes and peripheral arterial disease who need below-knee amputations, to see if it helps them recover better and walk more easily with prosthetics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Decatur, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10919765 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on veterans suffering from diabetes and peripheral arterial disease who require below-knee amputations. It aims to evaluate a new surgical technique called Ewing amputation, which may improve recovery and ambulation outcomes compared to standard procedures. The study will initially assess the feasibility of this technique in a small group of veterans before potentially expanding to a larger trial comparing it to traditional amputation methods. The primary goal is to enhance the ability of veterans to walk with prosthetics and reduce pain after surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans with diabetes and peripheral arterial disease who are facing below-knee amputation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who do not require below-knee amputation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mobility and reduced pain for veterans undergoing amputation.
How similar studies have performed: While Ewing amputation has shown promise in healthy individuals, this research represents a novel approach as it has not yet been tested in dysvascular patients.
Where this research is happening
Decatur, UNITED STATES
- Veterans Health Administration — Decatur, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brewster, Luke Packard — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Brewster, Luke Packard
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.