WOUND HEAL

This study tested whether a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure wound therapy) helps wounds heal better after major leg amputations. 158 adults who had a leg amputation (not due to injury) took part. The goal was to see if this dressing reduces problems like infection, reo…

This study tested a new gel-like wound dressing called MAP Wound Matrix (TT101) in 40 adults who had skin cancer removed with Mohs surgery. The dressing was applied right after surgery to see if it was safe and helped wounds heal compared to a standard hydrocolloid bandage. The m…

This study tested whether applying ozone gas to diabetic foot ulcers helps them heal faster. 430 people with diabetic foot ulcers received either standard wound care plus ozone therapy or standard care alone. The treatment was given every three days for a total of eight sessions.…

This study compared two collagen wound dressings—one from pigs and one from cows—placed in tooth extraction sites along with a bone graft. Nineteen non-smoking adults aged 19-65 who needed a premolar or front tooth pulled took part. Researchers measured soft tissue thickness and …

This study tested whether a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure wound therapy) helps wounds heal better after stoma reversal surgery compared to letting them heal naturally. 72 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers checked for infection and s…

This study looked at a wound dressing made from pig placenta, called InnovaMatrix AC, in 67 people with hard-to-heal wounds. The goal was to see if it was safe and helped wounds close. Researchers measured how much the wound shrank after 4 weeks and how long it took to fully heal…

This study tested whether applying timolol gel (a drug usually used for glaucoma) to small surgical wounds after skin cancer removal helps them heal faster and look better. Researchers compared timolol gel to plain Vaseline in 87 adults with wounds up to 1.5 cm. The main goal was…

This study looked at whether adding a TAP block (a type of nerve block) to standard pain relief after a cesarean section could improve wound healing and reduce stress on the body. 105 women having planned C-sections were randomly assigned to receive either standard pain medicatio…

This study looked at two methods for healing skin wounds below the knee after surgery: closing the wound with stitches (complex linear closure) or letting it heal naturally (second intention). The goal was to see which method gives a better-looking scar and improves quality of li…