Diabet. Diabetes mellitus
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In the electrical stimulation group, an active carbon rubberized electrode (3 × 4 cm) was placed just outside the ulcer surface area. A dispersive electrode (4 × 6 cm) was placed appro
Treatment - Other
In the electrical stimulation group, an active carbon rubberized electrode (3 × 4 cm) was placed just outside the ulcer surface area. A dispersive electrode (4 × 6 cm) was placed approximately 20 cm p
In placebo group, an active carbon rubberized electrode (3 × 4 cm) was placed just outside the ulcer surface area. A dispersive electrode (4 × 6 cm) was placed approximately 20 cm proximal to the acti
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Tarbiat Modares University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The main inclusion criteria: Patients with ischemic diabetic foot ulcer; Wagner classification DFU 2; both sex; mild to moderate diabetic neuropathy; 0.7< ankle-brachial index<0.9; HbA1c < 8.2. The main exclusion criteria: Fracture in a lower limb; severe infection; malignancy; kidney failure; skin diseases; osteomyelitis; angioplasty.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Skin temperature. Timepoint: Befor and after intervention, 6 and 12 days following onset of intervention. Method of measurement: Centigrade by thermometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wound surface area. Timepoint: One, 6 and 12 following onset of intervention. Method of measurement: Square centimeter by standard ruler. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammadreza Asadi
Tarbiat Modares University
Outcome results
None listed