The purpose of this study is to determine whether nitric oxide (NO)gas is effective in the treatment of venous ulcers of the lower leg.
SUbjects were divided into two Groups - one receiving 200ppm NO gas delivered topically to the wound area for 8 hours a day for 6 weeks. The other Group (control arm) received Standard of Care (compression) for 22 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
6
200 ppm, 8hrs / day for 6 weeks
Diabetic Foot & Wound Center
Denver, Colorado, United States
Alamo Podiatry Associates
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Effect of daily application of Nitric Oxide on rate of closure in venous ulcers
Time frame: 24 weeks or wound closure
Change in quality of life
Time frame: 24 weeks or wound closure
Incidence of adverse events
Time frame: 24 weeks or wound closure
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