Blood bandage beats salt water for kids' spoke injuries?
NCT ID NCT07377708
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether dressings made from a child's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) help heal heel pad injuries from motorcycle spokes better than standard saline dressings. Sixty children aged 5 to 12 took part. PRP is made from a small blood sample and contains natural healing factors. The trial compared wound healing rates and time to full closure over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) dressing
What this could lead to
If PRP works better, it could offer a faster, natural way to heal deep wounds in children without using extra drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in one country, so results may not apply everywhere. PRP requires blood processing and may not always speed healing more than simple saline.
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Locations
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Services Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan