Chronic ulcer of skin

This pilot study tests whether adding manual lymphatic drainage (a gentle massage technique) to standard wound care can help heal pressure injuries (bedsores) in patients hospitalized in intensive care. The trial randomly assigns 60 adults with a pressure injury on the sacrum (ta…

This study tests if a special wound dressing called MIRRAGEN® can help heal venous leg ulcers (open sores on the legs caused by poor blood flow) faster than standard care alone. About 110 adults with these ulcers will either get MIRRAGEN® plus standard care or standard care only.…

This study will test whether a special electrical stimulation device (FREMS) plus the drug phenytoin can help heal chronic ulcers in people with diabetes. Twenty-six participants will be split into two groups: one gets the new combo, the other gets standard care. Researchers will…

This early-stage trial tests a gel called LUT017 on chronic wounds like venous leg ulcers. The gel is applied once a week for up to 8 weeks to see if it's safe and might help wounds heal. About 12 to 18 adults with a leg wound that hasn't healed for at least 4 weeks will take par…

This study compares two types of compression bandages for treating venous leg ulcers, which are slow-healing wounds on the lower leg. About 386 adults will receive either the new Mepi Press 2 or the standard UrgoK2 bandage for up to 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the new bandage…

This study tests a special stent (a small mesh tube) placed in veins to treat blockages, narrowing, or leg ulcers caused by poor blood flow. About 150 adults will receive the stent and be followed to see if it keeps the vein open and safe. The goal is to improve blood flow and re…

This study compares a new dressing called POLTX_Fiber to a standard one for chronic wounds like leg ulcers and pressure sores. Sixty adults with moderate-to-heavy wound drainage will be followed for 30 days. Researchers will track healing, infection, pain, and patient satisfactio…

This phase 1/2 trial tests whether a patient's own stem cells, taken from belly fat and grown in a lab, can heal leg ulcers caused by severe peripheral artery disease. 40 participants will either receive stem cell injections and a special cell-containing dressing, or standard hyd…

This study tests whether using ultrasound to push propolis (a natural bee product) into the skin can help heal diabetic foot ulcers faster. Eighty adults with diabetes and foot ulcers will either get propolis plus ultrasound or standard wound care for 4 weeks. The goal is to see …

This study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …

This study tests whether shining a special low-level laser on chronic leg ulcers can help them heal faster. 96 adults with venous leg ulcers will receive either real laser treatment plus standard compression, or a sham laser plus compression, twice a week for 16 weeks. The goal i…

This study is testing whether adding a cold atmospheric plasma device to standard wound care helps different types of wounds heal better. The device uses low-temperature plasma to kill bacteria and promote healing. Researchers will compare 500 patients who get plasma therapy plus…

This study tests a device that moves a small piece of shinbone to improve blood flow and help heal chronic foot ulcers in people with diabetes. One hundred adults with stubborn ulcers that haven't healed after 12 weeks will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this procedure, added…

This pilot study tests whether injecting dexpanthenol (a vitamin B5 derivative) under the skin around chronic wounds can help them heal faster. 40 adults with diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, or arterial ulcers will receive either standard wound care alone or standard car…

This study tests whether a special wound covering made from donated human placental tissue, called NeoThelium FT, can help heal venous leg ulcers when used with standard care. About 132 adults with open leg ulcers that haven't healed well will be randomly assigned to get either t…

This study tests whether a wound covering made from donated human placenta, called NeoThelium FT, helps heal chronic pressure ulcers (bedsores) better than standard care alone. About 148 adults with pressure ulcers on the pelvis or legs will be randomly assigned to receive either…

This study tests whether adding FoundationDRS Solo to usual wound care helps heal chronic foot ulcers in people with diabetes. About 124 adults with a nonhealing ulcer will get either the new treatment plus standard care or standard care alone for 12 weeks. The main goal is to se…

This study tests whether shining a specific red light on bedsores (pressure ulcers) can help them heal faster. About 46 ICU patients with stage II bedsores will either get the light treatment plus standard care, or standard care alone, for 14 days. Researchers will track wound si…

This study tests whether special dressings made from donated human umbilical cord tissue, used along with standard wound care, can help close hard-to-heal leg ulcers faster than standard care alone. About 272 adults with venous leg ulcers that have not healed after 4 to 52 weeks …

This study tests whether two skin substitutes made from donated human umbilical cord tissue can help close hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers. About 272 adults with diabetes and a foot ulcer will receive either standard wound care alone or standard care plus weekly applications of…

This study looks at how safe and effective a dehydrated human placenta tissue product is for healing chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and pressure ulcers. Researchers will review medical records of 300 adults whose wounds were treated with this product…

This study tests a treatment called Tropocells Autologous PRF, made from a patient's own blood, for chronic wounds that won't heal. About 16 adults with non-healing wounds will receive this gel plus standard care. The goal is to see if it safely helps wounds close completely.

This study tests whether a patch made from donated human placenta tissue, plus standard wound care, helps close nonhealing venous leg ulcers better than standard care alone. About 70 adults with ulcers present for at least 4 weeks will take part. Those who get standard care first…

This study tests whether adding cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) to standard wound care helps diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers heal faster and stay healed longer. About 494 adults with these chronic wounds will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus CAP. The goa…

This Phase 3 trial will test whether a graft made from donated amniotic tissue can help heal chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers better than standard care. About 600 adults with wounds that haven't healed in 4 weeks will take part. The study will measur…

This study tests a wearable device called Tight Alright that measures pressure under compression bandages for venous leg ulcers. Standard compression therapy is effective but hard to get right without feedback. The device sends pressure data to a phone app, helping clinicians and…

This study tests an ointment called GM-XANTHO for treating stage II or III pressure ulcers (bedsores) in people with diabetes. About 58 participants will receive either a low or high dose of the ointment or a placebo, along with standard care. The goal is to see if the ointment h…

This study tests whether a silicone foam dressing placed over the breathing tube, along with regularly moving the tube, can prevent pressure injuries inside the mouth. It will involve 75 adults in intensive care who need a breathing machine. The goal is to find a simple way to pr…

This study tests whether placing soft foam dressings on the skin before heart surgery can prevent pressure injuries (bedsores). About 80 adults having long heart surgeries will be enrolled. Researchers will check for new skin injuries after surgery and track how severe they are. …

This study tests whether a gel made from aloe vera and peppermint can prevent pressure injuries (bedsores) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Forty adults who are at risk for bedsores will be randomly assigned to receive either the natural gel or standard hospital care. The m…

This study tests whether an ultrasound-based risk score can better predict and prevent pressure injuries (bedsores) in critically ill ICU patients. In phase 1, researchers will check how accurately the score identifies high-risk patients. In phase 2, some patients will receive nu…

This study tests whether a gel containing polyhexanide and biguanide can prevent biofilm (a tough layer of bacteria) from forming in pressure ulcers (bedsores). About 140 adults over 65 with stage II or III bedsores will receive the gel alone or with a special dressing. The goal …

This study tests a special air mattress that automatically turns ICU patients from side to side to prevent painful bedsores. Researchers will compare it to standard foam mattresses with manual turning by nurses. The goal is to see if the automatic mattress reduces nursing workloa…

This study tests a new 'smart bandage' that checks wound moisture, temperature, and acidity, then sends updates to a nurse's app. About 110 adults with hard-to-heal leg ulcers will either get the smart bandage plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the s…

This study compares three lying positions (on your back, side, or stomach) before a routine injection into the buttock muscle. Researchers will measure pain, comfort, and satisfaction in 111 adults. The goal is to find the best position to make injections less uncomfortable.

This study compares three types of CPAP masks (binasal prong, nasal cannula, and nasal mask) to see which causes fewer nasal pressure injuries in preterm infants. 75 babies in the NICU will be randomly assigned to one mask type and monitored for 4 days. The goal is to find the ge…

This study tests whether playing a person's favorite music before and during wound care can reduce pain and help pressure injuries (bed sores) heal faster. Researchers will compare wound care with music to standard care without music in 50 older adults living in long-term care ho…

This study compares Vashe solution, a wound cleanser, to standard saline for treating leg ulcers that show signs of heavy bacterial infection. About 102 adults with venous or mixed leg ulcers will be randomly assigned to one of the two solutions. The goal is to see if Vashe reduc…

This study tests a new wound therapy system called ConvaVAC™ Ag+ in 87 people with chronic venous leg ulcers. The device uses negative pressure and silver to clean and help heal wounds that won't close on their own. Researchers will check if it safely reduces wound size after 14 …

This study compares two ways of cleaning chronic skin wounds: using a surgical microscope versus just the naked eye. About 98 adults with wounds from diabetes, pressure, or injury will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure wound healing, pain, and drainage …

This study tests a new system called Tight Alright that uses a small wearable device under bandages to measure pressure on leg ulcers. The device sends real-time pressure data to a mobile app and healthcare team, helping ensure the right pressure is applied for healing. About 40 …

This study compares a modern silver foam dressing to a traditional dry silver dressing for chronic wound infections. Researchers will track how much the wound shrinks in two weeks and how many wounds fully heal. The goal is to find which dressing works better and costs less for p…

This study looks at how environmental factors like heat, cold, and pollution affect wounds, mental health, and drug use in homeless people in Augsburg. Researchers will compare wound care from a mobile unit to a hospital clinic, and use saliva tests to check drug use. The goal is…

This study looks at how people with skin conditions (like eczema, psoriasis, or skin cancer) manage stress, feel lonely, and bounce back from challenges. Researchers will compare 375 adults with and without skin disease across 15 European countries using questionnaires. The goal …

This pilot study will check if it's possible to collect useful nutrition and health information from 30 adults with diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers want to see if they can recruit enough people and gather complete data. The goal is to learn about patients' diet, body compositio…

This study will test an artificial intelligence system that analyzes smartphone photos of hard-to-heal wounds to see if they are getting better, staying the same, or getting worse. Researchers will enroll 1,000 people with wounds that have not healed for over a month. The goal is…

This study aims to create a new questionnaire that measures how well nurses can prevent pressure injuries (also known as bedsores). Pressure injuries are a common problem in hospitals that can cause pain and longer stays. Researchers will test the questionnaire with 300 nurses in…

This study looks at how different positions and positioning devices affect pressure on areas like the heels, tailbone, elbows, and back of the head in burn patients. Researchers will use a special pressure-sensing mat to find which setups create the least pressure. The goal is to…

This study looks at how the skin barrier changes in intensive care patients who are at risk for pressure injuries (bedsores). Researchers will use non-invasive biosensors to measure things like skin moisture, acidity, and temperature in areas prone to bedsores. The goal is to und…

This study looks at whether operating room nurses who know more about pressure injuries caused by medical devices make better decisions in the operating room. About 165 nurses from three hospitals in Turkey will take a knowledge test and answer questions based on real-life scenar…

This study tests whether using a smartphone app to monitor chronic wounds at home can reduce the number of in-person doctor visits. One hundred adults with a single chronic wound (like a diabetic foot ulcer or pressure sore) will be split into two groups: one using the app with a…

This study will test a new device that uses a camera and machine learning to measure foot pressure and foot area. Researchers will compare it to the current standard pressure mat in 150 healthy adults. The goal is to see if the new tool is accurate and reliable enough for future …

This study will see if using virtual care technologies in hospital units can reduce problems like patient falls, infections, and readmissions, while also improving patient satisfaction. About 10,000 adults admitted to six hospital units will take part, with three units using the …

This study tests whether training intensive care nurses in evidence-based practices can lower rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia, pressure ulcers, and central line bloodstream infections. Researchers will train nurses and use advanced equipment, then compare infection rates…

This study tests whether training nurses to follow evidence-based guidelines can reduce infections and other complications in intensive care units (ICUs) in low- and middle-income countries. About 50 nurses will be trained and their patients' outcomes compared to usual care. The …

This study will develop and test a digital twin-haptic mixed reality simulation to teach nursing students how to manage pressure injuries (bedsores). About 130 second-year nursing students will be randomly assigned to either the mixed reality simulation or a standard high-fidelit…

This study compares two types of numbing medicine for upper limb surgery: a standard one and a longer-acting version. Researchers want to see how quickly the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) recovers after the nerve block. 120 adults having arm or hand surgery will be split …