Evaluation of the level of knowledge of first responders within medical rescue services regarding the storage and transport of amputations following an amputation-related injury.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00033438

Enrollment

1000

Registered

2024-01-19

Start date

2024-02-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-11-24

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Conditions

The main issue under investigation is the lack of knowledge regarding the proper storage and transportation of amputations following amputation-related injury.

Interventions

Group 1: First responders and healthcare professionals within Germany are surveyed through a questionnaire regarding their knowledge of the proper storage and transportation of amputations. Additional

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: First responders or healthcare professionals who are part of the healthcare system and medical rescue services within Germany.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who are not first responders, who don't actively represent the health care system and who are not part of the medical rescue services within Germany.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Evaluation of the correct storage and transport of amputations after amputation-related injuries amongst healthcare professionals and medical rescue service workers.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Evaluation of the level of knowledge regarding the double-wall-system amongst healthcare professionals and medical rescue service workers.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAnieto O.M. Enechukwu

Klinik für Plastische, Ästhetische, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie

Enechukwu.Anieto@mh-hannover.de+49 1761 532 3106

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026