Efficacy of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in healing of lower limb fractures

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201909505821864

Enrollment

115

Registered

2019-09-19

Start date

2017-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Orthopaedics

Interventions

Low intensity pulsed ultrasound

Sham ultrasound machine

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients admitted with lower limb fractures of the lower limbs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with multiple fractures were excluded The patients who do not reside in the Gauteng region were excluded for follow up purposes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Radiographic methods were used to assess fracture healing. Measuring of callus formation was used.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Measuring of cortical bridging using X-rays	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactNontembiso Magida

Lecturer

nontembiso.magida@up.ac.za+27829638547

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026