Efficacy and safety of pentoxifylline for chronic venous leg ulcers: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial in China (ESPECT study)

Abstract Background Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are the most severe manifestation of chronic venous disease, with long healing time and a high recurrence rate. It imposes a heavy burden on patients, their families, and the health care system. Chronic inflammation triggered by sustained venous hypertens...

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Main Authors: Lihong Chen, Yun Gao, Ming Liu, Qiu Li, Chunmao Han, Yue Zhao, Binghui Li, Jun Xu, Yan Dai, Pei Li, Jianli Li, Yuanyuan Li, Xingwu Ran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07547-y