New gel could replace scraping for leg ulcer cleaning
NCT ID NCT06652360
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a chemical gel that dries out wound debris against standard scraping (curettage) for cleaning venous leg ulcers. 80 participants with ulcers at least 6 weeks old were included. The goal was to see which method is safer and more effective at reducing wound size and debris.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Chemical debridement gel (dehydrating agent)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less painful and more effective way to clean leg ulcers, potentially speeding up healing.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The chemical gel may not work better than standard curettage, and side effects are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pioneer wound healing and lymphedema centres
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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