Microcurrent Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pressure Ulcer (NCT06838390) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Microcurrent Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pressure Ulcer
Egypt44 participantsStarted 2023-02-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study was to evaluate which is more effective, microcurrent or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, in treating pressure ulcers in elderly patients.
Who can participate
Age range40 Years – 60 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Subject selection was done according to the following criteria:
* Age range between 40 and 60 years.
* Male and female patients will participate in the study.
* All patients enrolled in the study had their informed consent.
* Pressure ulcer grades were grade II and III.
* A relative or legal tutor provided consent when participants were incapable of making decisions.
* The trial complied with the ethical principles of the Helsinki Declaration for medical research in humans.
* Pressure ulcers were located in the sacral area
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age less than 40 years or more than 60 years
* A cardiac pacemaker or another implanted electric device.
* Cognitive problems or hearing loss.
* Pre-existing joint disorder before pressure ulcer.
* Patients who have co-morbidities such as diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, and cardiac and renal patients,
* Osteosynthesis implants near the ulcer, pressure ulcers in the occipital region, cancer, and osteomyelitis.
* Abnormal blood markers at baseline indicating limited healing potential (anemia, iron deficit, protein deficit, dehydration, non-controlled diabetes, or hypothyroidism).
* Allergy to the usual treatment for ulcer healing, systemic infection, and ulcer treatment with growth factor or vacuum-assisted closure in the 30 days before the Trial
What they're measuring
1
Assessment of ulcers length x width using Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing
Timeframe: at baseline and after 8 weeks
2
Assessment of ulcers exudate amount using Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing
Timeframe: at baseline and after 8 weeks
3
Assessment of ulcers tissue type using Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing