Using Exciflex bandages to treat chronic wounds in veterans
Official title: Toward Smart Personalized Electrotherapy for Enhanced Healing of Chronic Wounds
Run by VA Office of Research and Development · NCT04887688 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a new type of bandage can help veterans with chronic wounds heal better than the usual treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 16 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 5, 2022 |
| Main results expected | July 30, 2029 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | August 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04887688 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are veterans with chronic ischemic wounds, particularly those with spinal cord injuries or diabetes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years of age or those who are pregnant will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot clinical assessment compares the effectiveness of the exciflex bandage to standard care for treating chronic ischemic wounds in veterans. The study employs a randomized repeated measures design, where participants will be assigned to either the exciflex treatment group or a control group receiving standard care. The effectiveness will be evaluated through changes in wound size using advanced 3D digital stereophotogrammetry and wound fluid analysis. The target population includes veterans with spinal cord injuries or diabetes who have chronic ischemic wounds.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new effective treatment option for chronic wounds, improving healing outcomes for veterans.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in this specific context, similar studies have shown promise in wound healing with advanced bandage technologies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All participants with chronic wounds treated at LSCVAMC will be potentially eligible for the study * Primary target populations will include Veterans with SCI who are inpatients or residents of the on-site Long-Term Care Unit and Veterans with diabetes being followed by the Podiatry Service for wound care Exclusion Criteria: In addition to meeting the general inclusion criteria noted above, further exclusion criteria relating to clinical factors include: * Pregnancy
Where it's running
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Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kath M. Bogie, PhD — Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
- Study coordinator: Kath M Bogie, PhD
- Email: Katherine.Bogie@va.gov
- Phone: (204) 778-3083
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.