Heel-Free bandage may be more comfortable for leg ulcer patients
NCT ID NCT04046120
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two ways of applying compression bandages for venous leg ulcers: one that covers the heel and one that leaves it uncovered. Researchers measured the pressure under the bandage and checked ankle swelling in 102 patients. The goal was to see if leaving the heel out affects comfort or pressure, which could help improve treatment guidelines.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- medical compression bandage
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves more comfortable or effective, it could improve healing and daily life for people with venous ulcers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on pressure measurements, not healing outcomes. Results may not change standard practice or apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu de Nantes
Nantes, France
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