Efficacy of non-thermal gas plasma on sub-clinical wound infection (biofilm) in patients with diabetic ulcers
Lead Participant:
ADTEC EUROPE LIMITED
Abstract
There is a need for support in the management of biofilms, although there is a growing interest in infection
management, there is limited comparative information regarding wound care products and their efficacy on
established biofilms. We believe non-thermal gas plasma (NTGP) has the potential to not only enable the
healing of chronic wounds that are stalled by sub-clinical wound infection (biofilm) but accelerate healing time.
The intention of this investigation is to generate data that can be used as a guide by clinicians in the
management of chronic wound infections. We believe this study has the potential to provide a significant
advancement in optimising chronic wound management and could be extended to other potential applications
such as treating biofouling in distribution pipes found in the food and water industries.
Lead Industrial partner is Adtec Europe Ltd, with support from Mr Keith Cutting, Dr Paul Chadwick Consultant
Podiatrist, Ms Samantha Haycocks Advanced Podiatrist at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Ms Rosie Legg
Podiatrist and clinical/academic partner Dr Matthew Dryden at the Royal Hampshire Hospital.
management, there is limited comparative information regarding wound care products and their efficacy on
established biofilms. We believe non-thermal gas plasma (NTGP) has the potential to not only enable the
healing of chronic wounds that are stalled by sub-clinical wound infection (biofilm) but accelerate healing time.
The intention of this investigation is to generate data that can be used as a guide by clinicians in the
management of chronic wound infections. We believe this study has the potential to provide a significant
advancement in optimising chronic wound management and could be extended to other potential applications
such as treating biofouling in distribution pipes found in the food and water industries.
Lead Industrial partner is Adtec Europe Ltd, with support from Mr Keith Cutting, Dr Paul Chadwick Consultant
Podiatrist, Ms Samantha Haycocks Advanced Podiatrist at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Ms Rosie Legg
Podiatrist and clinical/academic partner Dr Matthew Dryden at the Royal Hampshire Hospital.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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ADTEC EUROPE LIMITED | £50,000 | £ 25,000 |
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Participant |
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SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | £49,937 | £ 49,937 |
SALFORD ROYAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
People |
ORCID iD |
Miyuki Kashima (Project Manager) |