Smart bandage checks for venous leg ulcers
Part of Heart & circulation, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a new 'smart' bandage that sends information to your care team from your home, compared with a regular bandage and standard follow-up visits. The hope is that this smart bandage can help heal your vein-related leg ulcer faster by catching problems early.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Have a leg ulcer that has lasted more than 3 weeks and is caused by vein problems
- Not have major blood flow problems in your leg arteries
- Not have a severe illness like kidney failure or active cancer
- Be able to understand and sign a consent form
- Not have allergies to common bandage materials
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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