Educational program to improve compression therapy for venous ulcers

Educational Intervention to Promote Compression Therapy in People With Venous Ulcer: Pilot and Non-randomized Feasibility Study

NA · Universidad de Concepcion · NCT06812520

This study is testing an educational program to see if it helps people with venous ulcers stick to their compression therapy and improve their ulcer size and pain.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment22 (estimated)
Ages20 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversidad de Concepcion (other)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Hualpén, Biobio)
Trial IDNCT06812520 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on enhancing adherence to compression therapy among individuals suffering from venous ulcers through an educational program. The study will assess the effectiveness of this program by comparing ulcer size and pain intensity before and after the intervention. It will involve participants over 20 years old who are currently receiving compression treatment for grade 2 venous ulcers. The study design is a feasibility study without a control group, utilizing pre- and post-test comparisons to evaluate outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 20 years old with grade 2 venous ulcers who are currently undergoing compression therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with grade 1 venous ulcers or those with cognitive impairments or severe dependencies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve adherence to compression therapy, leading to better healing outcomes for patients with venous ulcers.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that educational interventions can improve adherence to treatment protocols, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult with a grade 2 venous ulcer who is admitted to compression treatment
* Alphabet.
* Management of the Spanish language

Exclusion Criteria:

* Adult who presents a grade 1 venous ulcer
* Adult who presents cognitive impairment (determined by review of clinical record by treating nurse)
* Diagnoses of: dementia,
* Diagnoses Alzheimer's disease
* mental retardation or cognitive deficit
* Adult with severe dependency (determined by review of clinical record by treating nurse) Adult with venous ulcer with cancer undergoing chemotherapy (determined by review of clinical record by treating nurse.)

Where this trial is running

Hualpén, Biobio

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Varicose Ulcer, Varicose ulcer, adherence, Patient education, Acceptability

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.