Plasma-Powered gel could speed up healing of chronic wounds
NCT ID NCT07541196
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new hydrogel made with plasma-activated water on chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores. Fifty adults will either get the gel or standard wound care for 12 weeks. Researchers will check if the gel helps wounds close faster and lowers bacteria.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hydrogel made with plasma-activated water (PAW)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, affordable way to help chronic wounds heal faster and reduce infection risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 people. The hydrogel may not work better than standard care, and results may not 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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Plasma Physics Laboratory, National Institute of Nuclear Research
RECRUITINGOcoyoacac, State of Mexico, 52750, Mexico
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