New gel treatment for venous leg ulcers

A Phase 3 Randomized, Parallel Group, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Tolerability, and Safety of TR987® 0.1% Gel Versus Standard of Care in the Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency Leg Ulcers (VLU)

Phase 3 Interventional TR Therapeutics · NCT06707103

This study is testing a new gel treatment for people with stubborn venous leg ulcers to see if it helps them heal better than just the usual care.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment312 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorTR Therapeutics Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations12 sites (Jacksonville, Florida and 11 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06707103 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of TR987 0.1% gel combined with Standard of Care compared to Standard of Care alone in treating non-healing Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs). It is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter study lasting 16 weeks, focusing on the complete closure of the target ulcer. Secondary endpoints include pain level changes and ulcer area reduction over the treatment period. The study aims to provide insights into both the efficacy and safety of the gel treatment.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with clinically diagnosed venous insufficiency and a non-healing venous ulcer between 2 cm² and 12 cm².

Not a fit: Patients with a history of certain treatments or conditions affecting the target ulcer may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve healing rates for patients with venous leg ulcers.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using similar topical treatments for wound healing, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults 18 years and older
* Venous insufficiency has been clinically diagnosed clinically and medically confirmed.
* Females who are neither pregnant nor breastfeeding and if of child-bearing potential are on an acceptable method of birth control.
* The Venous Ulcer should be between 2 cm2 and 12 cm2 at randomization.
* Target ulcer age must be ≥ 4 weeks at Screening.
* Participants must have adequate arterial flow as confirmed by ABI/TBI, TB, SPP, TCPo2, or Duplex Doppler.
* Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 50 kg/m2.
* HbA1C ≤12%.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Target ulcer has been treated with prohibited medications or therapies.
* History of radiation at the target ulcer site.
* Target ulcer decreases in area by 30% or more during screening period.
* History of osteomyelitis at the target ulcer within 6 months of screening.
* History of cancer in the preceding 5 years (except as noted in the protocol).
* Participants considered nutritionally deficient.

Where this trial is running

Jacksonville, Florida and 11 other locations

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.
Conditions Venous Leg UlcerVenous UlcerVenous Stasis UlcerVenous StasisWound HealWoundVenous Insufficiency of LegNon-healing Wound
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.