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pentoxifylline and Varicose Ulcer

pentoxifylline has been researched along with Varicose Ulcer in 34 studies

Varicose Ulcer: Skin breakdown or ulceration in the drainage area of a VARICOSE VEIN, usually in the leg.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" If confirmed, it wound offer another effective and safe therapeutic option for treatment of VLUs."7.30Efficacy and safety of pentoxifylline for chronic venous leg ulcers: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial in China (ESPECT study). ( Chen, L; Dai, Y; Gao, Y; Han, C; Li, B; Li, J; Li, P; Li, Q; Li, Y; Liu, M; Ran, X; Xu, J; Zhao, Y, 2023)
"Fusarium species may cause localised skin infections in immunocompetent individuals."5.37Fusarium oxysporum infection of stasis ulcer: eradication with measures aimed to improve stasis. ( Artunkal, S; Ener, B; Mansur, AT, 2011)
"Ten patients with venous leg ulcers and 10 patients with mixed venous/arterial ulcers were investigated with LDF, tcpO2, and LDA before and after injection of prostaglandin E1 and pentoxifylline."3.72Capillary blood cell velocity in periulcerous regions of the lower leg measured by laser Doppler anemometry. ( Altmeyer, P; Bechara, FG; Hoffmann, K; Huntermann, C; Stücker, M, 2004)
"In an open field study, 70 patients with leg ulcers, some existing already for a long time, were treated with Pentoxifylline in addition to the hitherto applied local therapy."3.66[Trental forte in leg ulcer therapy. Result of a field study]. ( Schmidt-Modrow, G; Weitgasser, H, 1982)
" If confirmed, it wound offer another effective and safe therapeutic option for treatment of VLUs."3.30Efficacy and safety of pentoxifylline for chronic venous leg ulcers: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial in China (ESPECT study). ( Chen, L; Dai, Y; Gao, Y; Han, C; Li, B; Li, J; Li, P; Li, Q; Li, Y; Liu, M; Ran, X; Xu, J; Zhao, Y, 2023)
"Pentoxifylline was found to be more effective than placebo in terms of complete ulcer healing or in causing a significant improvement (greater than 60% reduction in ulcer size) (RR 1."2.53Pharmacological adjuncts for chronic venous ulcer healing: a systematic review. ( Davies, AH; Lane, T; Munster, AB; Thapar, A; Varatharajan, L, 2016)
"Venous ulcers affect approximately 1% of the world's population, increasing healthcare expenditures and decreasing quality of life."2.43Venous ulcers: pathophysiology and treatment options. ( Eaglstein, WH; Falabella, A; Kirsner, RS; Trent, JT, 2005)
"Fusarium species may cause localised skin infections in immunocompetent individuals."1.37Fusarium oxysporum infection of stasis ulcer: eradication with measures aimed to improve stasis. ( Artunkal, S; Ener, B; Mansur, AT, 2011)

Research

Studies (34)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (11.76)18.7374
1990's7 (20.59)18.2507
2000's16 (47.06)29.6817
2010's6 (17.65)24.3611
2020's1 (2.94)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chen, L1
Gao, Y1
Liu, M1
Li, Q1
Han, C1
Zhao, Y1
Li, B1
Xu, J1
Dai, Y1
Li, P1
Li, J1
Li, Y1
Ran, X1
Nelson, EA6
Adderley, U1
Stana, J1
Stergar, J1
Gradišnik, L1
Flis, V1
Kargl, R1
Fröhlich, E1
Stana Kleinschek, K1
Mohan, T1
Maver, U1
Lev-Tov, H1
Dahle, S1
Moss, J1
Isseroff, RR1
Varatharajan, L1
Thapar, A1
Lane, T1
Munster, AB1
Davies, AH1
Raju, S1
Neglén, P1
Jull, A2
Walker, N1
Parag, V1
Molan, P1
Rodgers, A1
Mansur, AT1
Artunkal, S1
Ener, B1
Word, R1
Nikolovska, S1
Pavlova, L1
Petrova, N1
Gocev, G1
Ivanovski, M1
Cullum, N4
Jones, J4
Jankūnas, V1
Rimdeika, R1
Pilipaityte, L1
Stücker, M1
Huntermann, C1
Bechara, FG1
Hoffmann, K1
Altmeyer, P1
Trent, JT1
Falabella, A1
Eaglstein, WH1
Kirsner, RS1
Koshkin, VM1
Iglesias, CP1
Claxton, K1
Rajendran, S1
Rigby, AJ1
Anand, SC1
Weitgasser, H1
Schmidt-Modrow, G1
Colgan, MP2
Moore, DJ1
Shanik, DG2
Mirshahi, S1
Soria, J1
Mirshahi, M1
Soria, C1
Lenoble, M1
Vasmant, D1
Cambazard, F1
Claudy, A1
Acharya, S1
Nair, BC1
Franks, PJ1
Bosanquet, N1
Brown, D1
Straub, J1
Harper, DR1
Ruckley, CV1
Renton, EJ1
Margolis, DJ1
Dormandy, JA1
Jones, PW1
Schraibman, IG1
Young, RA1
Gajraj, H1
Jopp-McKay, A1
Stacey, MC1
Angelides, NS1
Weil von der Ahe, CA1
Galbiati, G1
Carnovali, M1
Dvorkin, SB1
Chernookiĭ, GP1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Efficacy and Safety of 0.25% Timolol Gel in Healing Surgical Open Wounds: A Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT03452072]Phase 2/Phase 388 participants (Actual)Interventional2018-08-20Completed
Prospective, Single-arm, Multi-center, Pilot Study of IVUS Imaging Used as an Adjunct to Multiplanar Venography During Iliac-common Femoral Vein Assessment for Possible Endovascular Intervention[NCT02142062]100 participants (Actual)Observational2014-07-31Completed
Non-invasive Measurement of Microvascular Blood Flow During Mild External Compression of the Leg[NCT01804478]20 participants (Actual)Interventional2005-05-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

11 reviews available for pentoxifylline and Varicose Ulcer

ArticleYear
Pharmacological adjuncts for chronic venous ulcer healing: a systematic review.
    Phlebology, 2016, Volume: 31, Issue:5

    Topics: Female; Humans; Male; MEDLINE; Pentoxifylline; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Varicose Ulcer

2016
Clinical practice. Chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins.
    The New England journal of medicine, 2009, May-28, Volume: 360, Issue:22

    Topics: Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Laser Therapy; Middle Aged; Pentoxifylline; Platelet Aggr

2009
Medical and surgical therapy for advanced chronic venous insufficiency.
    The Surgical clinics of North America, 2010, Volume: 90, Issue:6

    Topics: Bandages; Chronic Disease; Combined Modality Therapy; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Leg

2010
Venous leg ulcers.
    Clinical evidence, 2002, Issue:7

    Topics: Bandages; Biological Dressings; Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor; Humans; Pentoxifyl

2002
Venous leg ulcers.
    Clinical evidence, 2002, Issue:8

    Topics: Bandages; Biological Dressings; Humans; Pentoxifylline; Recurrence; Varicose Ulcer

2002
Venous leg ulcers.
    Clinical evidence, 2003, Issue:10

    Topics: Bandages; Biological Dressings; Humans; Laser Therapy; Pentoxifylline; Secondary Prevention; Varicos

2003
Venous leg ulcers.
    Clinical evidence, 2004, Issue:12

    Topics: Bandages; Flavonoids; Glycosaminoglycans; Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor; Humans;

2004
Venous ulcers: pathophysiology and treatment options.
    Ostomy/wound management, 2005, Volume: 51, Issue:5

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Aspirin; Bandages; Chronic Disease; Debridement; Diosmin; Growth Substance

2005
[The use of pentoxyphylline in the treatment of patients with chronic obliterative diseases of lower limb arteries].
    Angiologiia i sosudistaia khirurgiia = Angiology and vascular surgery, 2005, Volume: 11, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Arterial Occlusive Diseases; Blood Cells; Chronic Disease; Controlled Clinical

2005
New approaches in the medical management of venous ulceration.
    Angiology, 1993, Volume: 44, Issue:2

    Topics: Alprostadil; Diosmin; Humans; Hydroxyethylrutoside; Pentoxifylline; Stanozolol; Varicose Ulcer

1993
Pharmacological treatments for venous leg ulcers.
    Journal of wound care, 1999, Volume: 8, Issue:4

    Topics: Anabolic Agents; Aspirin; Cinnarizine; Fibrinolytic Agents; Histamine H1 Antagonists; Humans; Pentox

1999

Trials

7 trials available for pentoxifylline and Varicose Ulcer

ArticleYear
Efficacy and safety of pentoxifylline for chronic venous leg ulcers: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial in China (ESPECT study).
    Trials, 2023, Aug-02, Volume: 24, Issue:1

    Topics: Humans; Leg Ulcer; Multicenter Studies as Topic; Pentoxifylline; Quality of Life; Randomized Control

2023
Venous ulcer management in New Zealand: usual care versus guideline recommendations.
    The New Zealand medical journal, 2009, May-22, Volume: 122, Issue:1295

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cohort Studies; Female; Guideline Adherence; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; New

2009
Pentoxifylline--efficient in the treatment of venous ulcers in the absence of compression?
    Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC, 2002, Volume: 10, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Bandages; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pentoxifylline; Prospec

2002
Expression of elastase and fibrin in venous leg ulcer biopsies: a pilot study of pentoxifylline versus placebo.
    Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology, 1995, Volume: 25 Suppl 2

    Topics: Antibodies, Monoclonal; Fibrin; Humans; Pancreatic Elastase; Paraffin Embedding; Pentoxifylline; Pil

1995
Perceived health in a randomised trial of treatment for chronic venous ulceration.
    European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery, 1999, Volume: 17, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Bandages; Chronic Disease; Female; Health Status; Humans; Male; Midd

1999
Pentoxifylline in the treatment of venous leg ulcers.
    Archives of dermatology, 2000, Volume: 136, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Bandages; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind Method; Drug Administ

2000
Oxpentifylline treatment of venous ulcers of the leg.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1990, Apr-14, Volume: 300, Issue:6730

    Topics: Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Male; Pentoxifylline; Prognosis; Prospective Studies; Randomize

1990

Other Studies

16 other studies available for pentoxifylline and Varicose Ulcer

ArticleYear
Venous Leg Ulcers.
    American family physician, 2017, May-15, Volume: 95, Issue:10

    Topics: Age Factors; Compression Bandages; Humans; Leg Ulcer; Pentoxifylline; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

2017
Multilayered Polysaccharide Nanofilms for Controlled Delivery of Pentoxifylline and Possible Treatment of Chronic Venous Ulceration.
    Biomacromolecules, 2017, Sep-11, Volume: 18, Issue:9

    Topics: Alginates; Cell Line; Chitosan; Humans; Nanostructures; Pentoxifylline; Platelet Aggregation Inhibit

2017
Successful treatment of a chronic venous leg ulcer using a topical beta-blocker.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2013, Volume: 69, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Administration, Topical; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Aged; Biopsy, Needle; Do

2013
Fusarium oxysporum infection of stasis ulcer: eradication with measures aimed to improve stasis.
    Mycoses, 2011, Volume: 54, Issue:4

    Topics: Antifungal Agents; Dermatologic Agents; Fusarium; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mycoses; Organometallic

2011
Healing venous ulcers without compression.
    Journal of tissue viability, 2003, Volume: 13, Issue:4

    Topics: Bandages; Bandages, Hydrocolloid; Colloids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Flavonoids; Hematologic Agents;

2003
Treatment of the leg ulcers by skin grafting.
    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 2004, Volume: 40, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Bandages; Colloids; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hematologic Agents; H

2004
Capillary blood cell velocity in periulcerous regions of the lower leg measured by laser Doppler anemometry.
    Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI), 2004, Volume: 10, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alprostadil; Blood Flow Velocity; Capillaries; Case-Control Studies; Erythr

2004
Pentoxifylline for leg ulcers.
    European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery, 2005, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Austria; Denmark; Hematologic Agents; Humans; Leg Ulcer; Pentoxifylline; Randomized Controlled Trial

2005
Comprehensive decision-analytic model and Bayesian value-of-information analysis: pentoxifylline in the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers.
    PharmacoEconomics, 2006, Volume: 24, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Bayes Theorem; Chronic Disease; Cost-Benefit Analysis

2006
Venous leg ulcer treatment and practice--Part 4: Surgery and pharmaceutical therapies.
    Journal of wound care, 2007, Volume: 16, Issue:4

    Topics: Flavonoids; Humans; Pentoxifylline; Sclerotherapy; Varicose Ulcer; Vasodilator Agents

2007
[Trental forte in leg ulcer therapy. Result of a field study].
    Zeitschrift fur Hautkrankheiten, 1982, Nov-01, Volume: 57, Issue:21

    Topics: Aged; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Leg Ulcer; Male; Middle

1982
Pentoxifylline-induced thrombocytopenia.
    International journal of dermatology, 1997, Volume: 36, Issue:8

    Topics: Blood Platelets; Humans; Pentoxifylline; Platelet Count; Thrombocytopenia; Varicose Ulcer; Vasodilat

1997
Oxpentifylline treatment of venous leg ulcers.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 1990, Jun-30, Volume: 300, Issue:6741

    Topics: Bandages; Humans; Pentoxifylline; Theobromine; Varicose Ulcer

1990
Effect of oral pentoxifylline therapy on venous lower extremity ulcers due to deep venous incompetence.
    Angiology, 1989, Volume: 40, Issue:8

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Delayed-Action Preparations; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pentoxifylline

1989
[Usefulness of pentoxifylline in the therapy of venous and mixed dystrophic ulcers of the legs].
    Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Societa italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia, 1987, Volume: 122, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Drug Evaluation; Female; Humans; Male; Middle

1987
[Conservative treatment of trophic leg ulcers with trental].
    Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii, 1985, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Chronic Disease; Drug Evaluation; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pentoxifylline; Th

1985