Energy healing intervention as complementary therapy in diabetic foot ulcers

A randomised, double-blind, comparative pilot study to assess the efficacy of short term pranic healing as a complementary therapy in diabetic foot ulcer management in men and women in the age group of 25-75

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN17141223

Enrollment

Registered

2020-02-18

Start date

2019-09-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-03-31

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Conditions

Diabetic foot ulcers, stress, and nerve regeneration in soles in diabetic patients Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

Pranic Healing protocols for Diabetes Type-2, local wound healing and regeneration of nerves in the soles and Psychotherapy for stress will be followed. Participants will be randomly selected, informe

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Men and women in the age group of 25 - 75 years 2. Presence of diabetic foot ulcers in Wagner grade 1 - 3

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women 2. Smokers

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Size and severity of Diabetic Foot Ulcer measured using pictures of the wounds taken on recruitment and at the end of the trial and wound area compared either through the wound zoom camera or using Image J software which will be examined by the clinician and measurements and characteristics noted at recruitment and end of the trial 2. Improved sensation in soles measured through Monofilament and Vibratory Perception Threshold tests using last available reading before the start of the trial and measured at the end of the trial 3. Stress, general well being and appetite measured by means of a questionnaire administered at the end of the trial	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Size and severity of Diabetic Foot Ulcer measured using pictures of the wounds taken on recruitment and at the end of the trial and wound area compared either through the wound zoom camera or using Image J software which will be examined by the clinician and measurements and characteristics noted at recruitment and end of the trial 2. Improved sensation in soles measured through Monofilament and Vibratory Perception Threshold tests using last available reading before the start of the trial and measured at the end of the trial 3. Stress, general well being and appetite measured by means of a questionnaire administered at the end of the trial

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Glycemic level measured through Hba1c or FBS tests using last available reading before the start of the trial and measured at the end of the trial	—

Countries

India

Outcome results

None listed

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