Scientists hunt for genetic clues in stubborn wounds
NCT ID NCT03793062
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at genetic and epigenetic changes in chronic wounds that don't heal normally. Researchers will compare tissue from the wound with blood samples from 256 adults to find genetic signatures linked to healing. The goal is to understand why some wounds heal and others don't, which could lead to better treatments in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify genetic markers that predict wound healing, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to direct clinical benefits or apply to all wound types.
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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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UPMC Wound Care Centers
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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