Diabetic foot ulcer
Conditions
Interventions
In the present study, patients will be randomized into two groups, one intervention group, which will receive common treatment in association with Photodynamic Therapy, and another group that will rec
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Sponsors
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto - Universidade de São Paulo
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto - Universidade de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 years or older; Diagnosis of Diabetes (recorded in medical records or supporting test); have foot ulcers; agreeing to perform a biopsy of the lesion; being available to attend the outpatient clinic, on pre-established days, during six weeks of treatment + an additional week for evaluating the outcomes.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients using immunosuppressive drugs; diagnosis/treatment of neoplasms; Chronic Renal Failure; Peripheral Vascular Insufficiency; Suspected or confirmed osteomyelitis; lesion with an area larger than 10x12 centimeters.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find a reduction in the types of bacteria, verified through the ulcer biopsy method. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find a clinical evolution of the lesion, through the improvement of the aspects of the ulcer, verified through the qualitative description of the data related to the appearance of the tissue, exudate, edge, odor, and aspect of the perilesional skin.;It is expected to find a lower Ulcer Healing Index, verified through the reduction in the size of the ulcer, verified through the analysis of the size with the aid of a millimeter measuring tape. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMaria Girlane Albuquerque
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto - Universidade de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed