Study aim & design
The aim of this study (1) was to assess the efficacy of a specifically designed compression stocking kit (Sigvaris Ulcer X kit, “Ulcer X”) in the treatment of venous leg ulcers in comparison to standard treatment with short stretch bandages.
The Ulcer X consists of an understocking* worn during all times and an overstocking** worn only during the day. The short stretch bandages were worn day and night.
Participants
26 patients with Ulcer X and 30 patients with short stretch bandages completed the study.
Product information
Understocking: 15–20 mmHg
Overstocking: 23–32 mmHg
Worn together, under- and overstocking exert a pressure of ~ 45 mmHg.