Status:
COMPLETED
The Use of Low Level Laser Therapy for Wound Healing in Leprosy Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Para Federal University
Conditions:
Leprosy
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Neuropathic ulcers are common sequelae of leprosy. The objectives of this study are to analyze the clinic-epidemiological characteristics of patients attended at one specialized dressing service from ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- presented with neuropathic ulcer
- attended at least 3 weekly appointments at the dressing service of UREMC
- completed specific multi-drug therapy for M. leprae
- gave written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion
- clinically detectable infection in the ulcer
- use of drugs, like corticosteroids that could interfere with the wound healing process
- use of special dressings like hydrocolloid, calcium alginate, activated carbon or any kind of therapeutic procedure different from that used routinely for both groups of study
- non-attendance to therapeutic program (six sequential times or nine intercalated)
- pregnancy
- discomfort during treatment procedure
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00860717
Start Date
November 1 2006
End Date
April 1 2008
Last Update
December 15 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Dr. Marcello Candia Reference Unit in Sanitary Dermatology of the State of Pará in Brazil (UREMC)
Marituba, Pará, Brazil, 67200-000