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Evaluation of 2% progesterone cream efficacy in the treatment of patients with bed sores

Evaluation of 2% progesterone cream efficacy in the treatment of patients with bed sores: a double-blind randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190810044500N24
Enrollment
44
Registered
2022-03-02
Start date
2022-04-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-03-08

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

Conditions

bed sores. Pressure ulcer

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: Study samples will be treated with a dressing impregnated with 2% progesterone and zinc oxide combined cream twice per day until the wound heals. Intervention 2: Interve

Sponsors

Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patients with pressure ulcers Age over 18 years Satisfaction to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with a variety of female pathological diseases pregnancy Patients in critical condition that the relevant specialist does not allow them to participate in the study Known allergy to progesterone

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of involvement with bed sores. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: clinical examination.;Wound grade in patients. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: clinical examination.;Mean wound size and depth in patients. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: clinical examination.;Existence of infection and discharge from wounds in patients with bed sores. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: clinical examination.;Pain or sensation at the site of the ulcer. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: clinical examination.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactReza Zare Modouiei

Yazd University of Medical Sciences

rezazare8276@yahoo.com+98 35 3820 3419

Outcome results

None listed

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