Venous leg ulcer Venous leg ulcer, supervised exercise, compression therapy, wound care
Conditions
Interventions
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either supervised exercise and compression therapy (exercise group) or compression therapy alone (control group).
Sponsors
Research Administration Center Office of the University Chiang Mai University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age at least 25 years old - BMI 20-35 - ABI at least 0.9 and is measured within three months time - Has venous leg ulcer at least 1 ulcer with size at diameter at least 1 cm. - Are able to walk independently - Are able and willing to tolerate lower-limb compression
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Status bedridden - Paralysis of both legs, motor power grade III at least - Are not willing to tolerate exercise - Are unable or not willing to tolerate lower limb compression and exercise - Has underlying disease including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, vasculitis ulcer and malignant ulcer, lymphadema - Requires major surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wound depth, wound area, and wound volume 0, 6, and 12 weeks A camera that has a 3D scanner and analysis software | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ankle mobility, Calf muscle endurance, Leg muscle strength, and Functional ability 0, 6, and 12 weeks Questionnaire, Physical examination | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Kanokwan Kulprachakarn
Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University
Outcome results
None listed