VENOUS LEG ULCER

This early study tested a single topical dose of stem cells (XSTEM-VLU) in 6 people with difficult-to-heal venous leg ulcers. The goal was to check safety and see if the treatment helps wounds close faster when added to standard care. Participants were followed for 10 weeks after…

This study tested using cyanoacrylate glue to close off faulty veins that cause painful leg ulcers. 38 people with venous leg ulcers received the glue treatment. The goal was to see if the procedure is safe and helps ulcers heal faster.

This study tested a new way to treat venous leg ulcers, which are slow-healing wounds on the lower leg. Researchers used ultrasound to push hyaluronic acid gel into the wound and compared it to standard care in 64 patients. The goal was to see if this combination speeds up healin…

This study tested whether adding placental tissue grafts to standard wound care helps close diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers faster. 292 adults with nonhealing ulcers received either standard care alone or standard care plus a graft. The main goal was to see if more ulcers clo…

This study tested whether a special dressing made from a patient's own platelets (platelet-rich plasma) helps chronic wounds heal better than a standard saline dressing. One hundred adults with long-lasting skin ulcers, including diabetic foot ulcers, took part. The goal was to s…

This phase 2 pilot study tested a topical ointment called MEBO on venous leg ulcers. Only 5 people took part, and they were randomly assigned to get either MEBO or standard compression bandages. The main goal was to see if the ulcer healed completely within 8 weeks. Because the s…

This study tested whether listening to music during wound dressing changes can help reduce pain and anxiety in people with venous leg ulcers. 97 patients were split into three groups: one listened to Turkish instrumental music, one to Western music without lyrics, and one had no …

This study tested two special wound dressings—AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ and Cutimed® Sorbact®—in 203 adults with venous leg ulcers. The goal was to see which one helps wounds heal better over 12 weeks. Participants had ulcers for at least 2 months and received compression therapy. The …

This study looked at whether a special interactive dressing (UrgoStart Plus) used with compression bandages can help heal venous leg ulcers faster than standard dressings. Sixty adults with chronic leg ulcers were treated for up to 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the new dressin…

This study tested whether using genetic information to guide surgical cleaning (debridement) could improve healing in people with hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers. Researchers analyzed genes and proteins from wound samples before and after the procedure. The goal was to see if this…

This study looked at how doctors in the UK currently diagnose and manage venous leg ulcers. Researchers surveyed 135 primary care doctors and vascular specialists to understand current practices and what guidelines are needed. The goal is to find the most effective and cost-effic…

This study looked back at photos from a previous trial to confirm how well two types of wound dressings helped close venous leg ulcers. Researchers checked if wounds had fully healed (100% skin coverage) by 12 weeks. The goal was to make sure the original results were accurate by…

This study collected fluid from the wounds of 13 people with hard-to-heal leg ulcers. Researchers analyzed the fluid to see how it affects skin cells and bacteria. The goal was to learn more about why some wounds don't heal, not to test a new treatment.