This study compares two standard methods for cleaning the surface of wounds on the feet of patients with diabetes mellitus. The question being asked is whether inflammation of the wound affects the ability of one or both of the methods to work.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
Apply one 24-hr period sufficient to cover the wound.
Apply once 24-hr period sufficient to cover the wound.
Richard C. Galperin, DPM
Dallas, Texas, United States
Wound Appearance
Weekly wound appearance as assessed by BWAT-m scores. BWAT-m scores used to determine primary efficacy consist of 8 subscales, each grade an aspect of wound status on a 1-5 scale; 1=normal intact skin; 5=least desirable. Total score=8-40. Subscales: Edges, Undermining, Necrotic Tissue Type, Necrotic Tissue Amount, Exudate Type, Exudate Amount, Skin Color Surrounding Wound, and Granulation Tissue.
Time frame: 28 days
Percent Change in Wound Area
Time frame: 28 days
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