| Start of Clinical trial with Medihoney Antibacterial Honey on Chronic Wounds |
In a world first, the Clinical Trial will evaluate Medihoney Antibacterial Honey Barrier™ in the Management of Malodorous Wounds.
Brisbane, March 2002 –
Medihoney Pty Ltd and the Prince Charles Hospital Palliative Care Unit
today jointly announced the start of the first Clinical Trial to evaluate
Medihoney Antibacterial Honey Barrier™ in the Management of Malodorous
Wounds.
The study will evaluate the use of Medihoney Antibacterial Honey Barrier™
in reducing malodour and controlling exudate in malodorous wounds. These
wounds are typically difficult to manage and there are few options available
to Clinicians.
Malodorous wounds are often chronic and can be of acute embarrassment
to the patient. The clinical trial will compare dressing these wounds
with Medihoney Antibacterial Honey Barrier™ against standard dressing
practices. The preliminary results showed that Medihoney Antibacterial
Honey gave a significant and rapid reduction in odour.
About Medihoney Antibacterial Honey Barrier™
Medihoney Antibacterial Honey Barrier™
contains unique honeys selected for their exceptional antibacterial activity
and suitability for Wound Care.
“There are currently 26 studies around the World evaluating Medihoney
on a diverse range of wounds” stated Anthony Moloney, Technical
Director of Medihoney Pty Ltd. “It is astounding that we are in
the 21st century and only now taking seriously the wound healing properties
of this wonderful product”.
Studies on Medihoney at the University of Sydney have demonstrated significant
antimicrobial activity with complete inhibition of major wound infecting
bacteria including MRSA.
The wound healing properties of honey feature prominently on the Scientific
Program for the 4th Australian Wound Management Association Conference
(www.wound.sa.edu.au)
in March 2002. Researchers from as far as the United Kingdom will be presenting
scientific papers and case studies on the use of honey in wound management.
About The Prince Charles Hospital Palliative
Care Unit
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/tpch/default.asp
| Enquires: Medihoney Pty Ltd (www.medihoney.com) Contact: Anthony Moloney -Tel: +61 (0) 7 3712 8282 University of Sydney – Contact: Shona Blair – Tel: +61 (0) 2 9351 3316 |
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sponsored clinical trials, Medihoney’s technology, product
development activities and collaborative arrangements other than
statements of historical fact, are forward looking statements and
are subject to a number of uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the statements made, including
risks associated with the success of clinical trials, the progress
of research and product development programs, the regulatory approval
process, competitive products, future capital requirements and the
extent and breadth of Medihoney’s patent portfolio. |