Status:
TERMINATED
Study of Individualized Wound Prevention Instruction to Prevent Venous Ulcer Development
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Varicose Ulcer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether individualized wound prevention instructions will lengthen the ulcer-free period in veterans with recently healed venous ulcers.
Detailed Description
Venous ulcer disease is the most common form of lower extremity ulcer, and treatment requires months to years of costly intervention. Preventing venous ulcers from recurring is ideal, however, healing...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Confirmed venous ulcer (ICD-9: 454.0, 454.2, 459.11, 459.13, 459.31, 459.33);
- Documented healing of all lower extremity ulcers;
- Ankle-brachial index (ABI) \> 0.8 to rule out arterial insufficiency
Exclusion
- Unwilling or unable to sign informed consent;
- No plans to seek care at VA Puget Sound within 6 months;
- Limbs with ulcers or threatened viability
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
72 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00727701
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
June 1 2009
Last Update
June 26 2015
Active Locations (1)
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1
VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98101