Can a laser beam heal stubborn leg wounds?

NCT ID NCT07123285

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of Nove de Julho Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether shining a special low-level laser on chronic leg ulcers can help them heal faster. 96 adults with venous leg ulcers will receive either real laser treatment plus standard compression, or a sham laser plus compression, twice a week for 16 weeks. The goal is to see if the laser boosts complete wound healing and reduces pain and wound size.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: low-level laser device (photobiomodulation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a new, non-invasive way to help heal stubborn venous leg ulcers faster when combined with standard compression therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The treatment may not speed healing significantly, and individual responses can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic venous insufficiency ulcer of lower limbs varicose disease Varicose Ulcer vein disorder venous insufficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC VENOUS DISEASE CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY VARICOSE ULCER OF LOWER LIMB VARICOSE ULCERS VENOUS DISEASE VENOUS HYPERTENSION ULCERS VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY (CHRONIC)(PERIPHERAL) VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY OF LEG VENOUS LEG ULCER VENOUS LEG ULCER (VLU)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Estratégia Saúde da Família Vereador Carlos Alberto Baptistela - Maria Cristina

Lençóis Paulista, São Paulo, 18681-160, Brazil

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