Silver dressing shows promise in healing wounds safely

NCT ID NCT05690685

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a silver alginate wound dressing on 56 adults with chronic or acute wounds, like pressure ulcers or donor sites, that were infected or at high risk. Over 6 weeks, researchers checked if wounds improved (e.g., more granulation tissue, smaller size, less infection) and tracked any side effects. The goal was to confirm the dressing is safe and works well for everyday use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Queen Victoria Hospital

    East Grinstead, United Kingdom

  • Royal United Hospital Bath

    Bath, United Kingdom

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