Clinical Research to Compare the benefits of Leech Therapy and modern Wound Closure Procedure using Vacuum method in improving Wound Healing in case of longterm leg ulcers.

A Comparative Clinical Study To Evaluate the Therapeutic Efficacy of Jalaukavacarana and Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) in Enhancing Wound Healing Among Patients with Chronic Non Healing Ulcers. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/104446

Enrollment

120

Registered

2026-02-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L979- Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of lower leg

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed cases of chronic non-healing ulcer of Adequate peripheral vascular status assessed clinically Patients with controlled systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus (HbA1c equal to or greater than 7.5percentage). Willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pre diagnosed case of Malignant ulcers Severe peripheral vascular disease bleeding disorders active systemic infection or sepsis Ulcers caused by sexually transmitted infections tuberculosis leprosy Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus severe anaemia (Hb less than 8 g/dL) or other systemic illnesses compromising wound healing. Hypersensitive Patients Patients with HIV infection or receiving immunosuppressive therapy Pregnant or lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Rate of wound healing (percentage reduction in wound area and volume)Timepoint: at baseline 2nd , 4th and 8th week.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pain reduction , infection clearance , time to complete healing, quality of life improvementTimepoint: 0th and 8th day	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Kaveri Nair A

Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College and PG Centre.

dr.kaverinair@gmail.com7994461126

Outcome results