Health Condition 1: A309- Leprosy, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Removable walker: The removable walker will be fitted with the insole with pre-cut (excavated under wound area) for off-loading the ulcer area which will be determined by the physiother
Sponsors
The Leprosy Mission Trust India
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with loss of sensation in the foot due to leprosy with non-complicated ulcer on the plantar surface of the foot suitable for total contact cast as determined by the treating physician 2. Patients aged 18 years and above
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with 1. ulcers on bilateral feet 2. ulcer on non-plantar area of the foot 3. multiple plantar ulcers 4. sign of infection or infected ulcer or with the signs of sinus tracks 5. history of diabetes / insensitive feet due to diabetes 6. vascular compromise to the foot 7. insensitive feet along with orthopaedic conditions in the ankle, knee and hip or limb length discrepancy 8. foot drop and/or post foot drop correction 9. amputation; forefoot and above 10. patients who are wheelchair dependent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome will be 1. percentage of ulcers healed completely at 6 weeks 2. The proportion of healing area and time to healing in days All the primary outcomes will be photographed before and after the intervention and verified by the two independent assessors.Timepoint: Baseline, At 6 weeks from recruitment or complete healing of ulcer, whichever is earlier At 6 months from the recruitment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Functional independence level 2. User satisfaction with off-loading devices 3. Quality of lifeTimepoint: Baseline, At 6 weeks from recruitment or complete healing of ulcer, whichever is earlier At 6 months from the recruitment. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Joydeepa Darlong
The Leprosy Mission Trust India
Outcome results
None listed