New study tests safer way to clean Hard-to-Heal leg sores

NCT ID NCT06652360

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at two ways to clean leg ulcers caused by vein problems: using a chemical gel or scraping the wound. 80 adults with leg ulcers that had not healed for at least 6 weeks took part. The goal was to see which method works better and is safer for removing dead tissue and helping the wound heal.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pioneer wound healing and lymphedema centres

    Eastbourne, United Kingdom

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