Carbon dioxide infusion: clinical and histological appraisal in chronic wounds

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic wounds caused by venous insufficiency; Skin - Dermatological conditions; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609001038280
• Lead Sponsor: Institute of Assistance in Plastic Surgery of Sao Paulo

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-12-04
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with chronic wounds.

Exclusion Criteria

No smokers

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patients with chronic wounds caused by venous insufficiency at both lower limbs were distributed into 2 groups. Carbon dioxide infusion was performed with the needle pointed toward the granulation tissue, 2.5cm distant from each one.[5 weeks from randomisation: Carbon dioxide infusion was performed at intervals of 4 days. Biopsies were collected from the wounds before carbon dioxide infusion and after the 3rd, 5th and 10th application.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
'Nil'['Nil']