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| 103-2003 |
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The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of high voltage pulsed current and low level laser therapy on the healing process of diabetic foot ulcers.
Based in the literature review we concluded that LLLT and HVPC are effective in the healing wound. We did not meet outcomes of previous clinical studies, where compare the effectivity of two physical technologies. For the high prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers, the amputation risk and the consequent impairment and dysfunction in the quality of life, and the associated high costs for this health problem, it is important that new studies that identified effective treatment alternatives for promoting wound closure.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| HVG | Experimental | The patients received standard nursing care and HVPC |
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| LG | Experimental | These patients received standard nursing care and LLLT |
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| CG | Active Comparator | The control group only was treated with standard nursing care |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| High voltage pulsed current | Device | The patient´s wounds were treated for 45 minutes with HVPC three times a week for 16 weeks or until their ulcers closed. The active electrode made of aluminum foil was secured directly over the wound, which previously had been loosely packed with sterile gauze soaked with 0.9% saline solution. The dispersive electrode was placed 5 cms proximal to the wound.The electrical stimulator Intelect 340 stim model (Chattanooga Group) produces a twin peaked pulse and was applied with the following parameters: continuous mode, submotor level, 100 Hz pulse frequency and 100microseconds pulse duration. Prior to the beginning the study the electrical stimulator was calibrated with oscilloscope (Tektronix TDS 1002 model). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Characteristics of the wound | The wounds were evaluated at the beginning of the study (debridement previous), each two weeks during the intervention, at the finish of treatment and 30 and 60 days after completion of the intervention | |
| Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) | The Ankle Braquial Index (ABI) was evaluated at the beginning of the study (debridement previous), each two weeks during the intervention, at the finish of treatment and 30 and 60 days after completion of the intervention. | |
| Sensory testing with the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament | The monofilament testing was performed at the beginning and end of the treatment and 60 days thereafter. | |
| Neuroconduction studies with the Nicolet Compass Meridian equipment. | The neuroconduction was performed at the beginning and end of the treatment and 60 days thereafter. | |
| Quality of life with the EQ-5D. | The quality of life was applied at the begining and at the end of the treatment. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Sociodemographic data like gender and age, were recorded. Additionally clinical history, deformities, alcohol dependence or smoking history, previous and present pharmacologic treatment and corticosteroids were included. | These outcome measures were assessed in the initial examination. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| MARIA CRISTINA SANDOVAL ORTIZ, MSc in P.T. | Industrial University of Santander | Principal Investigator |
| ESPERANZA HERRERA VILLABONA, M.Sc. Phys | Industrial University of Santander | Principal Investigator |
| DIANA MARINA CAMARGO LEMOS, M.Sc. Epid | Industrial University of Santander | Study Chair |
| RAFAEL CASTELLANOS, Dr. | Industrial Universtiy of Santander | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Industrial University of Santander UIS | Bucaramanga | Santander Department | Colombia |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 12055444 | Background | Goldman RJ, Brewley BI, Golden MA. Electrotherapy reoxygenates inframalleolar ischemic wounds on diabetic patients: a case series. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2002 May-Jun;15(3):112-20. doi: 10.1097/00129334-200205000-00006. | |
| 15289715 | Background | Goldman R, Rosen M, Brewley B, Golden M. Electrotherapy promotes healing and microcirculation of infrapopliteal ischemic wounds: a prospective pilot study. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2004 Jul-Aug;17(6):284-94. doi: 10.1097/00129334-200407000-00010. |
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| American Diabetes Association home page | View source |
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| Low level laser | Device | Wavelenght 633 nm (DMC - Brazil), power 30 mW, continuous, 2 J/cm2 in the edge of the ulcer and 1.5 J/cm2 in the bed, punctual application in direct contact, 3 times a week, 1 every alternate day, for 16 weeks or until the ulcer closed. The laser device was calibrated before each treatment session with a research radiometer (International Light). |
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| Standard nursing care | Other | It was based to nursing intervention classification (NIC)46. These interventions were performed by a qualified nurse and included ulcer irrigation with physiological saline, sharp debridement as needed and maintenance of a moist wound environment with appropriate wound dressing. Patients were all educated regarding pressure off loading of the involved foot. All patients received standard wound care seven times a week for 16 weeks or until their ulcers closed. |
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| 11387573 | Background | Peters EJ, Lavery LA, Armstrong DG, Fleischli JG. Electric stimulation as an adjunct to heal diabetic foot ulcers: a randomized clinical trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2001 Jun;82(6):721-5. doi: 10.1053/apmr.2001.23780. |
| 12495409 | Background | Houghton PE, Kincaid CB, Lovell M, Campbell KE, Keast DH, Woodbury MG, Harris KA. Effect of electrical stimulation on chronic leg ulcer size and appearance. Phys Ther. 2003 Jan;83(1):17-28. |
| 15496990 | Background | Hopkins JT, McLoda TA, Seegmiller JG, David Baxter G. Low-Level Laser Therapy Facilitates Superficial Wound Healing in Humans: A Triple-Blind, Sham-Controlled Study. J Athl Train. 2004 Sep;39(3):223-229. |
| 9571346 | Background | Schindl A, Schindl M, Schon H, Knobler R, Havelec L, Schindl L. Low-intensity laser irradiation improves skin circulation in patients with diabetic microangiopathy. Diabetes Care. 1998 Apr;21(4):580-4. doi: 10.2337/diacare.21.4.580. |
| 15558369 | Background | Demir H, Balay H, Kirnap M. A comparative study of the effects of electrical stimulation and laser treatment on experimental wound healing in rats. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2004 Mar;41(2):147-54. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2004.02.0147. |
| 14677162 | Background | Reddy GK. Comparison of the photostimulatory effects of visible He-Ne and infrared Ga-As lasers on healing impaired diabetic rat wounds. Lasers Surg Med. 2003;33(5):344-51. doi: 10.1002/lsm.10227. |
| 15910184 | Background | Maiya GA, Kumar P, Rao L. Effect of low intensity helium-neon (He-Ne) laser irradiation on diabetic wound healing dynamics. Photomed Laser Surg. 2005 Apr;23(2):187-90. doi: 10.1089/pho.2005.23.187. |
| 17508840 | Background | Al-Watban FA, Zhang XY, Andres BL. Low-level laser therapy enhances wound healing in diabetic rats: a comparison of different lasers. Photomed Laser Surg. 2007 Apr;25(2):72-7. doi: 10.1089/pho.2006.1094. |
| 15047649 | Background | Zinman LH, Ngo M, Ng ET, Nwe KT, Gogov S, Bril V. Low-intensity laser therapy for painful symptoms of diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy: a controlled trial. Diabetes Care. 2004 Apr;27(4):921-4. doi: 10.2337/diacare.27.4.921. |
| 17508845 | Background | Corazza AV, Jorge J, Kurachi C, Bagnato VS. Photobiomodulation on the angiogenesis of skin wounds in rats using different light sources. Photomed Laser Surg. 2007 Apr;25(2):102-6. doi: 10.1089/pho.2006.2011. |
| 17113781 | Background | Silveira PC, Streck EL, Pinho RA. Evaluation of mitochondrial respiratory chain activity in wound healing by low-level laser therapy. J Photochem Photobiol B. 2007 Mar 1;86(3):279-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2006.10.002. Epub 2006 Nov 20. |
| Result | Kawalec, JS. Pfennigwerth, TC. Hetherington, VJ. Logan, JS. A review of lasers in healing diabetic ulcers. The foot. 14:68-71, 2004. |
| Universidad Industrial de Santander - home page | View source |
| ID | Term |
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| D017719 | Diabetic Foot |
| D048909 | Diabetes Complications |
| ID | Term |
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| D003925 | Diabetic Angiopathies |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D016523 | Foot Ulcer |
| D007871 | Leg Ulcer |
| D012883 | Skin Ulcer |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D003920 | Diabetes Mellitus |
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |
| D003929 | Diabetic Neuropathies |
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| ID | Term |
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| D004558 | Electric Stimulation |
| D028022 | Low-Level Light Therapy |
| D053685 | Laser Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D010812 | Physical Stimulation |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D010789 | Phototherapy |
| D055011 | Ablation Techniques |
| D013514 | Surgical Procedures, Operative |
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