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New dressing could heal painful HS wounds

NCT ID NCT04354012

Symptom relief Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small study tested a combination wound dressing for people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who have non-healing wounds or draining abscesses. The dressing contains methylene blue, gentian violet, and a sheep stomach-derived material. Five adults were followed for 8 weeks to see how much their wounds healed and if their pain improved.

What this could mean

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Active substance
methylene blue, gentian violet, and ovine forestomach wound dressing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to help heal painful HS wounds and reduce discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 5 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the dressing might not work for all HS wounds.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

5 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with hidradenitis suppurativa with non-healing wounds or draining abscesses/nodules * Individuals over 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals younger than 18 years of age * Individuals without a diagnosis of HS

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Conditions

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hidradenitis suppurativa

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest Health Sciences Dermatology

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27104, United States

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