The Effects of Vacuum-Compression Therapy on the Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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Completed

• Conditions: Diabetic Foot Ulcer

• Registration Number: NCT00477022
• Lead Sponsor: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

the objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of vacuum-compression effects of Vasotrain on the diabetic foot ulcers using stereological method based on Cavalieri's principle in diabetic patients.

Detailed Description

Diabetic foot ulcers are common and serious complications of chronic diabetes mellitus. The prevalence of foot ulcers among patients with diabetes is 15%. The length of hospital stay is approximately 60% longer among patients with foot ulcers, as compared with those without ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers accounts for \>50% of all nontraumatic lower-leg amputations.Although, current preventive methods and treatment modalities have been effective in healing foot ulcers, statistics show high incidence of foot ulcers and amputations in individuals with diabetes.On the other hand, only a few studies were performed on the effects of Vasotrain in healing diabetic foot ulcers. The use of the machine enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the area, which in turn, facilitate wound healing

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-02
• Study Completion: 2006-11
• Status Verified: 2007-05
• Study First Submitted: 2007-05-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-05-21
• Study First Posted: 2007-05-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-05-22
• Last Update Posted: 2007-05-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• A diabetic foot ulcer corresponding to grade 2
• No history of deep venous thrombosis and no hemorrhage in ulcer

Exclusion Criteria

• Significant loss of protective sensation
• Hemorrhage during treatment
• Vertigo
• No completion of treatment

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Foot ulcer surface area was estimated stereologically, based on Cavalieri's principle before and after intervention, at pre treatment and post treatment	Baseline, 3 Weeks,

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dept. of physiotherapy, Zahedan university of medical scinces; 🇮🇷 Zahedan, Sistan & Bladchestan, Iran, Islamic Republic of