Efficacy and Safety of MedifoamⓇ and BetafoamⓇ in Pressure Ulcer
Pressure Ulcer
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Pressure Ulcer focused on measuring foam dressing, MedifoamⓇ, BetafoamⓇ, povidone iodine
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults aged at least 19 years old as of the consent date
- Pressure ulcer of National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) Stage III at screening
- Pressure ulcer size of 3-10 cm2 at screening
- Written consent provided by the subject or representative
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any study ulcer of NPUAP Stage I, II or IV
- Diabetic ulcer or venous ulcer (or stasis ulcer)
- Past history of surgical treatment within 1 year or irradiation at the target pressure ulcer within 1 year
- Hypersensitivity reaction to this product or povidone iodine
- Hyperthyroidism or thyroid disorder requiring drug treatment
- Signs of a current underlying systemic infection (sepsis/bacterial infection/tuberculosis) or cellulitis or osteomyelitis
- Type 1 diabetes
- Current malnutrition
- Heavy smoker: Current smoking level of ≥1 pack (20 cigarettes)/day of tobacco
- Drug or alcohol addiction
- Requirement of immune-suppressants during the study, or current chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Application of other investigational product/medical device within 1 month prior to the investigational device application
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women
- Other renal, hepatic, neurological or immunological disorder that may interfere with the wound healing process, at the discretion of the Investigator
Sites / Locations
- Seoul National University Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Other
Other
Foam Dressing
Foam Dressing with Povidone Iodine
Over the course of 12 weeks, dressing is performed twice weekly, but additional dressing changes are allowed, depending on the condition of the pressure ulcer such as excessive exudates on the ulcer. The frequency of dressing change is limited to once daily.
Over the course of 12 weeks, dressing is performed twice weekly, but additional dressing changes are allowed, depending on the condition of the pressure ulcer such as excessive exudates on the ulcer. The frequency of dressing change is limited to once daily.