Low-level Light Therapy on Treatment of Venous Ulcers Assesed by Nursing Outcome Classification (NOC)
Sponsored by Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
About this trial
Last updated 7 years ago
Study ID
15-0634
Status
Completed
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
18+ Years
All Sexes
Trial Timing
Ended 7 years ago
What is this trial about?
This study compares the effect of adjuvant treatment of Low-level Light Therapy with conventional treatment in the tissue repair of venous ulcers in patients undergoing outpatient nursing consultation. For the evaluation of the cases clinical indicators of Nursing Outcomes Classification have been used.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
* Presence of venous ulcer
* Availability for weekly appointment
* Acceptance to participate of the research with the signature of the Term of Free and Informed Consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Morbid obesity
* Active cancer treatment
* Erysipelas
* Cellulitis, lymphangitis and chronic lymphedema
* Usage of immunosuppressants and / or corticosteroids
* Venous ulcer all around the leg
* Presence of coagulation necrosis covering more than 25% of the wound bed.