The purpose of the study is to determine if topically applied nitric oxide gas is effective in reducing the quantity of bacteria (including MRSA)in a wound.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
8
Gaseous nitric oxide (1%), delivered for 30 minutes per day for 3 consecutive days
Department of Wound Healing, Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Change in bioburden (specifically MRSA)as assessed via quantitative cultures.
Time frame: 10 Days
Improvement in the condition of the ulcer as judged by comparative photography and independent clinical assessment
Time frame: 10 Days
Incidence of adverse events
Time frame: 10 Days
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