Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Conditions
Keywords
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Vacuum compression therapy, Stereology, Ulcer Area, Vasotrain, Random Controlled Trial.
Brief summary
the objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of vacuum-compression effects of Vasotrain on the diabetic foot ulcers using stereological method based on Cavalieri's principle in diabetic patients.
Detailed description
Diabetic foot ulcers are common and serious complications of chronic diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of foot ulcers among patients with diabetes is 15%. The length of hospital stay is approximately 60% longer among patients with foot ulcers, as compared with those without ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers accounts for \>50% of all nontraumatic lower-leg amputations.Although, current preventive methods and treatment modalities have been effective in healing foot ulcers, statistics show high incidence of foot ulcers and amputations in individuals with diabetes.On the other hand, only a few studies were performed on the effects of Vasotrain in healing diabetic foot ulcers. The use of the machine enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the area, which in turn, facilitate wound healing
Interventions
DEVICEVasotrain-447
Sponsors
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
45 Years to 69 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* A diabetic foot ulcer corresponding to grade 2 * No history of deep venous thrombosis and no hemorrhage in ulcer
Exclusion criteria
* Significant loss of protective sensation * Hemorrhage during treatment * Vertigo * No completion of treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Foot ulcer surface area was estimated stereologically, based on Cavalieri's principle before and after intervention, at pre treatment and post treatment | Baseline, 3 Weeks, |
Countries
Iran
Outcome results
None listed