About this trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate the functionality of a new type of wound monitoring method and measurement system for monitoring healing of venous ulcers. The system is consisted of a wound dressing with electrodes (eDressing), a bioimpedance measurement device and a mobile phone application.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age at least 18 years
The subject has a chronic lower extremity ulcer with a primary etiology of venous insufficiency. The previous venous procedure is not an obstacle to the study
Compression therapy can be implemented
The wound is not wider than 5 cm and the electrode dressing can be placed on the wound as intended. The wound should be located above the ankle, on the skin area where the electrode dressing can be placed properly.
Disqualifiers
Clinical wound infection at the time of the study
The subject has an intravenous (in Tampere: A venous operation) procedure within 2 months
Significant arterial circulatory disorder or adherence problem that prevents compression therapy (in Tampere: Contraindication for compression therapy, e.g. significant arterial circulatory disorder or severe heart failure)
Subject movement 2-3 times a week during the study to the study site is difficult to arrange (in Tampere: Subject not able to commit to study visits 2-3 times a week.)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- WoundWatch® wound monitoring system
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
CutoSense Oy
Lead sponsor
University Clinical Centre, Gdansk
Collaborator
Medical University of Gdansk
Collaborator
Tampere University Hospital
Collaborator