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Clinical trials sponsored by Convatec Inc., explained in plain language.
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New dressing shows promise for healing foot ulcers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how well Aquacel WSF Ribbon dressings work in real-world settings for people with foot ulcers or other wounds. Researchers reviewed medical records of 214 patients who used the dressing. The main goal was to see how long it took for wounds to fully close and …
Sponsor: ConvaTec Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Which dressing heals leg ulcers faster? new study tests two top brands
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two special wound dressings—AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ and Cutimed® Sorbact®—in 203 adults with venous leg ulcers. The goal was to see which one helps wounds heal better over 12 weeks. Participants had ulcers for at least 2 months and received compression therapy. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ConvaTec Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Pig placenta patch helps heal stubborn wounds, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records of 67 adults with hard-to-heal wounds to see how safe and effective a treatment called InnovaMatrix AC is. The treatment is a sheet made from pig placenta that is placed on the wound. The researchers measured how much the wound shrank aft…
Sponsor: ConvaTec Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Snap check: photos may match nurse exams for stoma skin health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a nurse looking at a photo of stoma skin can assess its health as accurately as a nurse examining the skin in person. 605 adults with an ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy took part. The goal was to see if remote photo-based assessments could be a reliabl…
Sponsor: ConvaTec Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Scientists double-check leg ulcer healing in dressing showdown
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study re-evaluates wound closure in 105 people with venous leg ulcers or diabetic foot ulcers, using photos from an earlier trial. Researchers compared two dressings—AQUACEL Ag+ and Cutimed Sorbact—by having a blinded expert judge whether wounds fully closed by 12 weeks. The…
Sponsor: ConvaTec Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:39 UTC