Clinical effectiveness of aspirin in healing chronic venous leg ulcers: a randomised double-blinded placebo-controlled trial [ 2014 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Carolina Weller (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anna Barker ,  A/Pr Ian Darby ,  Dr Stephanie Ward ,  Prof Terrence Haines

Brief description Chronic venous leg ulcers (VLU) are a common and costly problem. People with chronic wounds found on the ankles and legs can be spontaneous or occur after minor trauma, they are often painful and ooze fluid. The burden is expected to rise with an ageing population and growing epidemic of diabetes and obesity which will increase challenges for clinicians. We will perform a clinical trial to see if aspirin plus 3 layer compression in people with venous leg ulcers heal more quickly.

Funding Amount $AUD 791,980.74

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant