Can a video call heal wounds? telemedicine takes on chronic sores
NCT ID NCT02545374
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using telemedicine (remote doctor visits) helps heal chronic wounds better than usual in-person care. Adults with long-lasting wounds in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France are randomly assigned to telemedicine or standard treatment. The main goal is to see how many wounds heal within six months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Telemedicine
What this could lead to
If effective, telemedicine could offer a convenient way to manage chronic wounds at home, potentially improving healing rates and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a regional study with 193 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Telemedicine may not work for all wound types or patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Wound healing Department
Montpellier, 34295, France