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4 layer bandages were better than 1 layer bandages, and pentoxifylline may be better than placebo for venous leg ulcers

https://doi.org/10.1136/ebn.10.3.87

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    Nelson EA, Prescott RJ, Harper DR, et al. A factorial, randomized trial of pentoxifylline or placebo, four-layer or single-layer compression, and knitted viscose or hydrocolloid dressings for venous ulcers. J Vasc Surg 2007;45:134–41.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science

    Q In patients with venous leg ulcers, which drug, bandage, and dressing options are most effective for healing?

    METHODS

    Embedded ImageDesign:

    2×2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial.

    Embedded ImageAllocation:

    concealed.

    Embedded ImageBlinding:

    partially blinded (patients and healthcare providers were blinded to the drug intervention only).

    Embedded ImageFollow up period:

    24 weeks.

    Embedded ImageSetting:

    2 centres in Scotland, UK.

    Embedded ImagePatients:

    245 patients >18 years of age (mean age 70 y, 67% women) with clinical signs of venous disease and a venous leg ulcer ⩾1 cm in length and ⩾8 weeks in duration. Exclusion criteria included important arterial disease, …

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    Footnotes

    • For correspondence: Dr E A Nelson, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. e.a.nelson{at}leeds.ac.uk

    • Sources of funding: ConvaTec UK Ltd, Hoeschst Roussel Ltd UK, and Chief Scientist Office, Scotland.