New digital assistant aims to improve chronic wound care
NCT ID NCT07275385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a computer program called ACE that helps nurses decide which products to use for treating chronic wounds. Researchers compared outcomes when nurses used ACE versus their usual approach in 73 patients across 18 clinics. The goal was to see if the tool improves healing and saves money.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Advanced Cutaneous Evaluator (ACE) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help nurses make better wound care decisions, potentially improving healing and reducing costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on feasibility and usability, not a large trial proving effectiveness. Results may not apply broadly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Pontevedra
Pontevedra, 36071, Spain
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