Mepilex Up Dressing for Chronic Wounds

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+3 other locations

Overseen byHadar Lev-Tov, MD, MAS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Molnlycke Health Care AB

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to follow the progress of wounds in those with venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers while using an absorbent dressing called Mepilex Up. The main objective is to follow the progress of these wounds over time from initial visit to each follow-up visit. Participants will be asked to wear Mepilex Up dressing for up to 6 weeks of treatment or until healed, changed at every one-week interval.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 with chronic, oozing wounds from diabetic foot ulcers or venous leg ulcers. Participants should have a wound size between 3 to 30 cm2 and be willing to use compression therapy if needed. They must not have an infected ulcer, allergy to dressing materials, or be in another wound study.

Inclusion Criteria

Signed consent to participate (including consent for digital imaging)

For VLU: Willing to be compliant with compression therapy

My wound size fits the specified range for treatment.

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Exclusion Criteria

I have a wound that needs antibiotics according to my doctor.

Known allergy/hypersensitivity to the materials of the dressing

People taking part in the DIPLO NBF study.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Mepilex Up (Absorbent Dressing)

Trial OverviewThe trial tests Mepilex Up, an absorbent dressing on patients with venous leg and diabetic foot ulcers. It aims to track the healing progress of these wounds over up to six weeks or until healed, changing dressings weekly.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Supportive Care with Mepilex UpExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

All Subjects will use a soft, silicone, non-bordered, adhesive, foam dressing called Mepilex Up as the absorbent primary dressing.