Clinical Trial: The Use of Low Level Laser Therapy for Wound Healing in Leprosy Patients

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Clinic-Epidemiological Evaluation of Ulcers in Leprosy Patients and the Use of Low Level Laser Therapy: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Brief Summary: Neuropathic ulcers are common sequelae of leprosy. The objectives of this study are to analyze the clinic-epidemiological characteristics of patients attended at one specialized dressing service from a leprosy-endemic region of the Brazilian Amazon and to evaluate the effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on wound healing of these patients.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Para Federal University

Current Primary Outcome: Wound healing [ Time Frame: Biweekly until the end of the 12 week treatment period. ]

Original Primary Outcome: Wound healing [ Time Frame: Bimonthly until the end of the 12 week treatment period. ]

Current Secondary Outcome: Ulcer surface area, depth and PUSH tool score. [ Time Frame: Biweekly until the end of the 12 week treatment period or until complete cicatrization of the treated ulcer. ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Ulcer surface area, depth and PUSH tool score. [ Time Frame: Bimonthly until the end of the 12 week treatment period or until complete cicatrization of the treated ulcer. ]

Information By: Para Federal University

Dates:
Date Received: March 11, 2009
Date Started: November 2006
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 12, 2009
Last Verified: March 2009