Comparative study of Laser therapy and compression bandage with and without Leech therapy in management of venous ulcers
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: O- Medical and SurgicalHealth Condition 2: I830- Varicose veins of lower extremities with ulcer
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2021/09/036453
- Lead Sponsor
- Department of Shalya Tantra Faculty of Ayurveda IMSBH
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
1) Any patient irrespective of sex or religion falling between 18-60 years of age
2) known case of venous ulcers irrespective of duration
Exclusion Criteria
1) Ulcers other than venous ulcers
2) Malignancy
3) Those allergic to local anaesthetics
4) Those having hyper-coagulable states
5) Lymphedema
6) Non-ambulatory patient
7) Those having Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency
8) Poor general health
9) Pregnant patients
10) Recent or active Thromboembolism
11) Those having Diabetes Mellitus
12) Those having Immunocompromised states
13) Those who are HIV, HBsAg and Anti-HCV Positive
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Assessment will be done on the basis of prepared proforma and improvement in signs and symptoms of Chronic Venous DiseasesTimepoint: Duration: 3 months ; Follow-up would be done every 15 days (Total 6 follow ups would be done)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improvement in criteria as per Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) and Aberdeen Venous Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ)Timepoint: Duration: 3 months; Follow-up would be done every 15 days (Total 6 follow ups would be done)