Clinical Trial: Intermittent Pneumatic Compression of the Thigh
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Venous Leg Ulcer
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Intermittent Pneumatic Compression of the Thigh for the Treatment of Lower Limb Wounds: a Randomised Control Trial
Brief Summary:
Study SummaryA leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore that takes more than two weeks to heal.The majority of leg ulcers are caused either by problems with the veins in the legs; these are called 'venous leg ulcers' (VLU), or a combination of both venous and arterial disease which affects the veins and arteries in the leg; these are called 'mixed aetiology ulcers'(MLU).Venous and mixed aetiology leg ulcers are usually treated by applying a simple non-stick dressing to the ulcer with a firm…
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