Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of low level laser therapy given by District Nurses in the treatment of chronic wounds and ulcers on the lower leg

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN21741608

Enrollment

135

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2004-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Cardiovascular: Leg ulcer Circulatory System Leg ulcer

Interventions

Comparison of conventional treatment (bandages and ointments) versus conventional treatment + twice weekly low level laser treatment for 12 weeks.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age > 18 2. Lower leg wound or ulcer for > 6 weeks not responding to conventional treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant 2. Known or suspected lower leg malignancy 3. Photosensitivity 4. Transplant patient 5. Laser treatment to affected leg in last 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patients self-assessment of pain and interference with life, change in size or healing of wound or ulcer, number of days on antibiotic treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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