Can a special wound dressing help heal stubborn leg ulcers?
NCT ID NCT07754526
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial is testing whether adding a special wound matrix (OCM) to standard compression and routine care helps heal venous leg ulcers better than standard care alone. Adults with a venous leg ulcer will be randomly assigned to receive either the OCM plus standard care or standard care only. The study will compare changes in ulcer size and whether patients can return to normal activities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- OCM Wound Matrix (a wound dressing device) used alongside compression and routine care
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a new way to help venous leg ulcers heal faster and more completely, potentially improving patients' quality of life and reducing the burden of long-term wound care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial, and results may not show a significant benefit over standard care. The device may not work for everyone, and there are always risks of infection or skin irritation with any wound treatment.
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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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North Shore University Hospital Wound Care Center and Pain Management Center
Lake Success, New York, 11042, United States
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