Can a herbal ointment heal leg ulcers? small study tests MEBO

NCT ID NCT01138436

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Skingenix, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 2 pilot study tested a topical ointment called MEBO on venous leg ulcers. Only 5 people took part, and they were randomly assigned to get either MEBO or standard compression bandages. The main goal was to see if the ulcer healed completely within 8 weeks. Because the study is very small, the results are not conclusive.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: MEBO wound ointment (a topical herbal ointment)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a new topical treatment for venous leg ulcers that is easy to apply at home.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The ointment may not heal ulcers better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ulcer disease ulcer of lower limbs

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ULCERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Center for Clinical Research, Inc.

Castro Valley, California, 94546, United States
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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