A double-blind clinical trial to compare the efficacy of an active based cream F14001 against a placebo non-active based cream for the treatment of pressure ulcers in a population of elderly subjects.

Abstract	A double-blind clinical trial was conducted to compare the efficacy of an active based cream against a placebo non-active based cream in the healing of superficial pressure ulcers in a population of geriatric hospital patients and residents in community nursing homes. The active group showed a small significant beneficial effect at week four. The overall results of the trial also demonstrated a significant improvement in ulcer size over the duration of the trial period in both active and placebo groups.
Authors	S A LeVasseur, R D Helme
Journal	Journal of advanced nursing (J Adv Nurs) Vol. 16 Issue 8 Pg. 952-6 (Aug 1991) ISSN: 0309-2402 [Print] England
PMID	1779084 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Chemical References	Drug Combinations F 14001 Placebos Plant Extracts Cetomacrogol
Topics	Administration, Topical Aged Aged, 80 and over Cetomacrogol (administration & dosage, therapeutic use) Double-Blind Method Drug Combinations Female Hordeum Humans Male Nursing Assessment Placebos Plant Extracts (administration & dosage, pharmacology, therapeutic use) Pressure Ulcer (drug therapy, epidemiology, nursing) Risk Factors Wound Healing (drug effects)

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