This is a randomized, controlled, parallel group, open label, clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of intermittent, gradient, pneumatic compression (IPC)on the healing of venous ulcers in subjects diagnosed with chronic secondary lymphedema. Time to complete healing, healing rates, edema, wound pain, granulation tissue, and wound exudate (type and amount) will be compared between the IPC-treated group (IPC plus standard compression)and control (standard compression alone).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
52
lymphedema pump provides external compression in a segmental,gradient fashion
Calvary Hospital, Center for Curative and Palliative Wound Care
The Bronx, New York, United States
Median Time to Wound Closure at 9 Months
Median number of days for complete healing in each treatment group
Time frame: 9 months
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