Characterisation of Biofilm of the Chronic Wounds

In this prospective observational study, the investigators tried assess the presence of biofilm on chronic wound samples coming from a large cohort study of patients, whilst cross-referencing the clinical, bacteriological and wound care observations.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Wounds

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Chu Montpellier, Montpellier, France

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients with chronic wounds (period > 6 weeks) > 10 cm2
Patient age >18 for the 3 French centres
Patient participation in a follow-up program for treatment of their wound > 1 month
Availability of patient information and written informed consent from them or their legal representative

Exclusion criteria

Patients unable to submit to medical follow-up in the trial due to geographical constraints etc
Patients deprived of freedom or under guardianship

Treatment and study plan

1 clinical examination of the wound, 1 sample taken with the curette, 1 sample by swabbing

Biological

Primary outcomes

Clinical examination

Time frame: 1 month
characterisation of biofilm by fluorescence microscopy and confocal

Time frame: 1 month

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Institut Curie

Other

Registry information

Acronym: Biofilm Plaie

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Aug 10, 2015
Registry last updated: Nov 24, 2025

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