Compression wraps are unlikely to help venous leg ulcers heal faster than standard compression treatments, according to a clinical trial led by University of Manchester and York researchers. Venous leg ulcers affect thousands of people and can take months to heal, causing pain, reduced mobility and a significant burden on healthcare services. Strong compression is an important treatment for people with venous leg ulcers, to improve blood flow in the lower leg and support healing. However, there has been limited high-quality evidence comparing compression wraps with other commonly used strong compression treatments. Participants were assigned to be offered either compression wraps, two-layer compression bandages, or established evidence-based compression treatments (four-layer bandages or two-layer compression stockings)