Electric bandage zaps infection, heals wounds faster?
NCT ID NCT07329114
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a wireless, bioelectric bandage called PowerHeal™ on infected wounds. Researchers want to see if it clears infection and helps wounds close better than standard care. About 150 adults with infected traumatic wounds will take part. The bandage is changed regularly, and wound photos and swabs are taken to track progress.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 105 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female and male participants 18-105 years of age 2. Hospital admission (or boarding in an emergency department or other area awaiting hospital admission) at participating clinical sites in Ukraine 3. At least one infected traumatic wound(s) between 20-40 cm2 in size. Probable or confirmed wound infection(s) will be determined by on-site physicians' clinical judgment and the presence of two or more of the following clinical indicators of wound infection: 1. Presence of worsening pain (from the moment of injury) 2. Erythema (redness) 3. Warmth (heat) 4. Edema (swelling) 5. Purulent exudate (drainage) 6. Delayed healing 7. Discoloration 8. Friable granulation 9. Foul odor 10. Wound margin breakdown or necrosis with or without fever 11. Pustules, vesicles, boils 4. Participant or legal representative provides written informed consent prior to investigation procedures 5. Participant understands and agrees to adhere to planned investigation procedures Exclusion Criteria: 1. Allergy to silver or zinc 2. Women who are pregnant or nursing 3. Women of childbearing potential without a documented negative pregnancy test during the current hospitalization or women of childbearing potential who refused pregnancy testing during screening 4. Sponsor or contract research organization (CRO) staff directly involved in the conduct of the investigation, and site staff supervised by the investigator, and their respective family members 5. \> 60 days from the initial traumatic injury 6. Known prisoner 7. The patient is expected to be discharged from the hospital within the next 24 hours 8. Medical condition other than the acute traumatic wound (and its manifestations) that is likely to result in death within 14 days of randomization 9. Moribund condition, defined as life expectancy less than 48 hours from randomization 10. Patients undergoing comfort care measures only such that treatment focuses on end-of-life symptom management over prolongation of life 11. Expected inability or unwillingness to participate in study procedures 12. In the opinion of the investigator, participation in the investigation is not in the best interest of the patient Note: Allergies to parabens and acrylates will also be considered. While they are not direct exclusions, participants with these allergies should avoid being enrolled.
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Locations
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Ivano-Frankivsk Central Clinical Hospital
RECRUITINGIvano-Frankivsk, 76000, Ukraine
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