Evaluation of vibro-pulse in the treatment of cellulitis of the lower limb
Completed
- Conditions
- ower limb cellulitis (erysipelas)Skin and Connective Tissue DiseasesCellulitis (erysipelas)
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN07508485
- Lead Sponsor
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
1. Diagnosed cellulitis (erysipelas) of the lower limb
2. Prescribed treatment of either oral or intravenous antibiotics and bed rest
Exclusion Criteria
1. Pregnancy
2. Under 18 years old
3. Diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis
4. Non-compliant with medical treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The daily amount of erythema/cellulitis and oedema reduction against time up to seven days.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Blood tests (white cell count [WCC])