Using cinnamon dressings to improve quality of life for patients with smelly wounds
Evaluation of the Quality of Life Induced by the Cinnamon Anti-odor Dressing in Patients With Malodorous Wounds: a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if cinnamon dressings can help adults with smelly wounds feel better and improve their quality of life compared to regular charcoal dressings.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 98 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Créteil and 6 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05685628 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of cinnamon anti-odor dressings in managing malodorous wounds, which can arise from chronic, malignant, or infected conditions. The research aims to assess how these dressings impact patients' quality of life by reducing unpleasant odors associated with their wounds. Participants will be adults over 18 years old with significant discomfort from their wounds, and the study will compare the cinnamon dressing to conventional charcoal dressings. The goal is to provide a more effective solution for odor management in wound care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with malodorous wounds causing discomfort rated above 4 out of 10.
Not a fit: Patients with pressure ulcers, those currently on antibiotics, or individuals with a cinnamon allergy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from malodorous wounds by reducing discomfort and social stigma.
How similar studies have performed: While there are various treatments for malodorous wounds, the specific use of cinnamon dressings is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient \>18 years of age with a smelly wound (discomfort \> 4/10 expressed by the patient); * Predictive wound healing \>14 days (clinical judgement); * Patient benefiting from a social security scheme (AME excluded) * Patient, and curator if applicable, informed and having signed the consent form for participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patient already receiving a secondary charcoal or cinnamon dressing * Patient with pressure ulcer stage 1 or 2 * Patient treated by metronidazole or antimicrobial for \< 3 days; * Patient who cannot communicate his feelings; * Anosmic patient; * Patient with cinnamon allergy; * Persons deprived of their liberty or under guardianship; * Inability to submit to the medical follow-up of the trial for geographical, social, psychological or cognitive reasons.
Where this trial is running
Créteil and 6 other locations
- Hôpital Henri Mondor — Créteil, France (Active_not_recruiting)
- Hôpital Henri Mondor — Créteil, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospitalisation à domicile Fondation Santé Service — Levallois-Perret, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospitalisation à Domicile AP-HP — Paris, France (Recruiting)
- Institut Curie — Paris, France (Recruiting)
- Hôpital Saint Louis — Paris, France (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hôpital Sainte Périne — Paris, France (Active_not_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Casandra GARCIA RIESCO, IDE
- Email: casandra.garciariesco@aphp.fr
- Phone: 06 19 79 35 18
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.