Chemical Debridement and Leg Ulcers (NCT06652360) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Chemical Debridement and Leg Ulcers
United Kingdom80 participantsStarted 2024-11-18
Plain-language summary
A pilot study to investigate the relative effectiveness and safety of chemical wound debridement and curettage in the treatment of venous and mixed aetiology leg ulcers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants with a venous leg ulcer or mixed aetiology ulcer.
* Duration of wound ≥ 6 weeks ≤ 5 years
* Wound is ≥ 5 cm2 ≤ 200cm2
* Presence of at least 25% visible slough within the wound bed
* The Participant must be able to understand the study and provide written informed consent
* No clinical signs of infection
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to any of the wound treatments, dressings or compression bandaging to be used in the trial
* Current local or systemic antibiotics in the week prior to inclusion
* Clinically infected wound as determined by the presence of 3 or more of the following clinical signs: perilesional erythema, pain between two dressing changes, malodorous wound, abundant exudate and oedema
* Prolonged treatment with immunosuppressive agents or high dose corticosteroids
* Participants who have a current illness or condition which may interfere with wound healing in the last 30 days (carcinoma, connective tissue disease, autoimmune disease or alcohol or drug abuse)
* Participants who have participated in a clinical trial on wound healing within the past month
* Participants with a known history of non- adherence with medical treatment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.