Compression wraps offer no healing advantage for venous leg ulcers, clinical trial finds
A large-scale clinical trial involving 637 participants found that compression wraps do not offer a healing advantage over standard compression treatments for venous leg ulcers. The study suggests that wraps may not be the most effective first-line treatment option.
Why it matters
The findings could influence clinical guidelines and treatment protocols for thousands of patients suffering from chronic leg ulcers.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Compression wraps are unlikely to help venous leg ulcers heal faster than standard compression treatments, according to a clinical trial led by University of Manchester and York researchers.
The findings of the study, suggest the wraps may not be the best first-line option for patients receiving strong compression therapy. The research is published in the journal PLOS Medicine .
Venous leg ulcers affect thousands of people and can take months to heal, causing pain, reduced mobility and a significant burden on health care services.
Strong compression is an important treatment for people with venous leg ulcers that improves blood flow in the lower leg and supports healing.
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