Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of High Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC) and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on Wound Healing in Diabetic Ulcers
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Conditions:
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of high voltage pulsed current and low level laser therapy on the healing process of diabetic foot ulcers.
Detailed Description
Based in the literature review we concluded that LLLT and HVPC are effective in the healing wound. We did not meet outcomes of previous clinical studies, where compare the effectivity of two physical ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ages 30 - 75 years
- Ulcer located on the legs or feet, stage I or II (Wagner Classification System)
- Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus according to World Health Organization criteria ( treatment with insulin or an oral hypoglycemic agent, two random glucose measurements major than 200 mg/dl, or a fasting glucose major than 140 mg/dl)
Exclusion
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Ulcer infection
- Lower limb amputation
- Orthopedic or neuromuscular pathologic conditions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00719251
Start Date
March 1 2004
End Date
December 1 2006
Last Update
March 5 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Industrial University of Santander UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander Department, Colombia