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A study to assess effectiveness and safety of topical insulin on wound healing

An open–label,single-centric, parallel group,randomized controlled trial to assess effectiveness and safety of topical insulin in wound healing - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/02/063020
Enrollment
82
Registered
2024-02-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: T07- Unspecified multiple injuries

Interventions

Intervention1: Regular Insulin also called Soluble Insulin: 4 units (0.1 ml) of human soluble insulin in 1 ml normal saline (0.9%) for each 10 cm2 of wound, every 48 hours for 14 days Control Interven

Sponsors

Dr Meenu Thomas
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age18-65 years old Either gender Class I and II wound classifications as per CDC Wound surface area (less than 20cm2) Patients willing to give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Patients on immunosuppressive treatment Wounds that are complicated (e.g., Bleeding or infection) Medications that may impact the study’s outcome Cardiovascular illnesses, Peripheral artery disease or Renal and hepatic failure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To study the effectiveness of topical insulin on wound healingTimepoint: Wound area in mm square shall be measured at day zero then at day 7 and then 14.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To study effectiveness & safety of topical insulin on wound healingTimepoint: For effectiveness Wound depth in mm measured at day 7 & 14 The average time in which granulation tissue appears measured. For safety Random blood glucose 10 minutes before & after insulin application measured. Spontaneously reported Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) noted as per ADR checklist at day zero then at day 7 & 14.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Meenu Thomas

Teerthanker Mahaveer University Medical College and Research Centre

drpsmatreja@yahoo.co.in9855001874

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026