Cutaneous leishmaniasis. Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Patients who have failed standard glucantim therapy are included in the study. The intervention is performed using 5 leeches in 4 to 5 sessions at intervals of 2 to 4 weeks. In eac
Sponsors
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Rural cutaneous leishmaniasis patient Cutaneous leishmaniasis patients who have failed standard Glucantim treatment are included in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Acute infections severe anemia allergy hemophilia Immune system suppression Skin malignancy Low blood pressure pregnancy Anemia Diabetes Type 1 Allergy to insect bites
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wound healing time. Timepoint: Week. Method of measurement: Week.;Duration of infection. Timepoint: Week. Method of measurement: Week.;Complete healing of the wound. Timepoint: Week. Method of measurement: Week. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wound recurrence. Timepoint: Week. Method of measurement: Week. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactLeila Shirani-Bidabadi
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed