Evaluation of vibro-pulse in the treatment of cellulitis of the lower limb

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN07508485

Enrollment

Registered

2006-07-28

Start date

2004-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Lower limb cellulitis (erysipelas) Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Cellulitis (erysipelas)

Interventions

Control group: prescribed antibiotics and bed rest. Experimental group: prescribed antibiotics, bed rest and cycloidal vibration (vibro-pulse) three times a day for 30 minutes per treatment.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed cellulitis (erysipelas) of the lower limb 2. Prescribed treatment of either oral or intravenous antibiotics and bed rest

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy 2. Under 18 years old 3. Diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis 4. Non-compliant with medical treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The daily amount of erythema/cellulitis and oedema reduction against time up to seven days.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Blood tests (white cell count [WCC])	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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