Smartphone monitoring for long-lasting wounds
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This trial tests a way to monitor chronic wounds from home using a smartphone app called Pixacare. If you have a long-lasting wound, this could let you send photos to your care team instead of always going to the clinic.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have one wound (any kind) that has lasted more than 6 weeks, like a diabetic foot ulcer, leg ulcer, or pressure sore.
- You have a smartphone or tablet at home.
- You plan to have your wound care done at home (with a visiting nurse or similar).
- You are able to take a clear photo of the wound (the wound should be flat enough to see in a photo).
- You agree to the study procedures and sign a consent form.
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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