New Publication on hydrogel EHO-85 in difficult-to-heal wounds

Chronic wounds, especially those that are hard-to-heal, constitute a serious public-health problem. To evaluate the superiority of a hydrogel (EHO-85), containing Olea europaea leaf extract over a standard hydrogel the promotion and/or improvement of healing of difficult-to-heal wounds was compared in a prospective, parallel-group multicenter, randomized, observer-blinded, controlled trial. Non-hospitalized patients with pressure, venous or diabetic foot-ulcers difficult-to-heal were recruited and treated with standard care, and EHO-85 or a standard hydrogel. EHO-85 showed a statistically significant superior effect over the comparator. At the end of the follow-up period, the relative wound area reduction was respectively of 51.6% vs. 18.9% (p < 0.001). According to the authors EHO-85 superiority is based on its optimal ability to balance the ulcer bed, by modulating pH and oxidative stress. That complements the wetting and barrier functions, characteristics of conventional hydrogels. These results support the use of EHO-85 hydrogel in a wide range of wounds of different origin and degree of involvement of the skin layer (1).

1. Verdú-Soriano J et al. Hard-to-Heal Wound Healing: Superiority of Hydrogel EHO-85 (Containing Olea europaea Leaf Extract) vs. a Standard Hydrogel. A Randomized Controlled Trial. Gels 2023, 9, 962. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels9120962 

_{Oleoabrax® EHO is a medical device intended for healing of wounds of full and partial thickness. Ulkox® OLE is a medical device intended for healing of full and partial thickness skin ulcers of different origin such as pressure ulcers, lower limb ulcers (venous ulcers), diabetic foot and anal fissures. They can be used throughout the whole healing process and comply with the Essential Requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC and subsequent amendments. (Oleoabrax® EHO/ Ulkox® OLE CE 0476, Noventure SL)}

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