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To compare efficacy of different types of dressings and no dressing for treatment lower limb cellulitis

A randomized control trial to compare clinical efficacy of glycerine cotton crepe dressing, magnesium sulphate dressing and no dressing among patients suffering from lower limb cellulitis in a tertiary care hospital in Pune - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/097471
Enrollment
90
Registered
2025-11-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Glycerine Cotton Crepe Dressing: Dressing of affected limb with glycerine cotton crepe dressing Duration- 48 to 144 hours Intervention2: Magnesium Sulphate Dressing: Dressing of affect

Sponsors

Armed Forces Medical College , Pune
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults diagnosed with lower limb cellulitis seeking medical attention.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Know allergy to dressing component/s used in the study. 2) Refusal to participate in the study 3) Patients suffering from malignant diseases.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the clinical outcome of magnesium sulphate, glycerine cotton crepe and no dressing with respect to decrease in pain, erythema, oedema and glistening of skin in patients suffering from lower limb cellulitis.Timepoint: 48hrs, 96hrs, 140hrs

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To estimate and incidence of appearance of blisters and development of burning sensation in patients suffering from lower limb cellulitis managed with magnesium sulphate and glycerine dressings.Timepoint: 48hrs, 96hrs, 140hrs

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShrey Kansal

Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

anurakshat@rediffmail.com9765984477

Outcome results

None listed

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