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Comparison of removable device with non-removable plaster cast to relieve body weight on foot for healing of ulcers in leprosy

Not Applicable
Conditions
Health Condition 1: A309- Leprosy, unspecified
Registration Number
CTRI/2022/06/043568
Lead Sponsor
The Leprosy Mission Trust India
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Open to Recruitment
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients with loss of sensation in the foot due to leprosy with non-complicated ulcer on the plantar surface of the foot suitable for total contact cast as determined by the treating physician

2. Patients aged 18 years and above

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with

1. ulcers on bilateral feet

2. ulcer on non-plantar area of the foot

3. multiple plantar ulcers

4. sign of infection or infected ulcer or with the signs of sinus tracks

5. history of diabetes / insensitive feet due to diabetes

6. vascular compromise to the foot

7. insensitive feet along with orthopaedic conditions in the ankle, knee and hip or limb length discrepancy

8. foot drop and/or post foot drop correction

9. amputation; forefoot and above

10. patients who are wheelchair dependent

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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