A prospective observational study of the efficacy of a novel hydroactive impregnated dressing.

Objective: To assess the clinical efficacy, tolerance and acceptance of a novel, hydroactive-impregnated dressing (Hydrotul) in the local treatment of acute and chronic wounds.

Method: In a prospective observational study 24 centres in France, Belgium, Germany and Austria recruited 74 patients. At each dressing change the investigators evaluated the condition of the wound, perilesional skin and patient-reported pain.