[Effectiveness of double-layered compression therapy against crepe bandage for healing venous ulcers in primary care. Randomized clinical trial].

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate if the two-layer bandage is more effective than the crepe bandage in the healing of venous ulcers after 12 weeks of follow-up.

Design

Randomized multicentre controlled clinical trial.

Location

22 Primary Health Centers of Madrid.

Participants

Over 18 years old, with diagnosis of venous ulcers. 93 patients were randomized, 56 in the double layer group and 37 in the crepe group. Withdrawals: 16 in double layer group, 7 in crepe group.

Interventions

Control group: usual clinical practice: treatment of the wound and bandage with crepe. Experimental group: same usual clinical practice for wound treatment and bandage with double layer.

Main measurements

Primary outcome: complete healing at 12 weeks.

Secondary outcomes

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SUBMITTER: Folguera-Alvarez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8054279 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature