Study of wound fluid and biofilm in chronic wounds
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at fluid and biofilm (a layer of bacteria) in chronic wounds that are not healing well. It aims to understand why some wounds heal slowly and may help improve future treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a deep wound on your lower leg or foot caused by diabetes, poor blood flow, or surgery that is not healing.
- You are currently using negative pressure wound therapy (a machine that helps heal wounds).
- You are having regular wound cleaning (debridement) by a doctor or nurse.
- Your wound produces at least 2 milliliters of fluid each time it is checked.
- You do not have an active infection with HIV, hepatitis C, or HPV, and you are not pregnant.
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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