Ultrasonic assisted debridement in venous leg ulcer: A randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN71578179

Enrollment

200

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2004-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Venous ulcers Circulatory System Varicose veins of lower extremities

Interventions

This is a randomised controlled trial comparing conventional compression bandage regime alone and with the addition of a maximum of 3 sessions of ultrasonic treatment before applying the compression

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 200 patients who suffer from venous leg ulcer will be recruited from the ulcer clinic.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Ulcer sizes, complete or incomplete healing.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026