Using Exciflex bandages to treat chronic wounds in veterans
Toward Smart Personalized Electrotherapy for Enhanced Healing of Ischemic Wounds
This study is testing whether a new type of bandage can help veterans with chronic wounds heal better than the usual treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 16 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT04887688 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are veterans with chronic ischemic wounds, particularly those with spinal cord injuries or diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age or those who are pregnant will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While this approach is novel in this specific context, similar studies have shown promise in wound healing with advanced bandage technologies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All participants with chronic ischemic 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: * Age less than 18 years. * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Cleveland, Ohio
- 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
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.