๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-10-29

HEAL-4: Real-World Effectiveness of 4 Amniotic Allografts Adjunctive to Standard Care in DFU, VLU, and PU (NCT07223515)

Effectiveness of Four Amniotic Membrane-based Skin Substitute Allografts Added to Standard Care in Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Venous Leg Ulcers, and Pressure Ulcers (HEAL-4): A Multi-Site Real-World Study

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Dynamic Medical Services dba Acesso Biologics

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This retrospective multi-site observational cohort study uses electronic health records (EHR) from U.S. wound care centers to evaluate the effectiveness of four amniotic membrane allografts (Acesso DL, Acesso TL, Neostim DL, Neostim TL) when added to standard wound care for diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), venous leg ulcers (VLU), and pressure ulcers (PU). The primary endpoint is complete wound closure by 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes include time-to-closure, โ‰ฅ50% wound-area reduction at 4 weeks, wound-related complications (infection, hospitalization, emergency department visits, and major/minor amputation).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Optalis โ€” Novi, Michigan

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Optalis โ€” Novi, Michigan
  • ProCure Health โ€” Murfreesboro, Tennessee

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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