Vinegar vs saline dressing for diabetic foot ulcers
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares vinegar dressings to normal saline dressings to see which works better for healing infected diabetic foot ulcers. It is for people with moderate to severe ulcers (grades 3 and 4 on the Wagner scale).
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 65 years old.
- You have a diabetic foot ulcer that is infected and graded as 3 or 4 by your doctor.
- You have not had radiotherapy or chemotherapy in the past.
- You are not currently using steroids or immunosuppressive drugs.
- You are not allergic to vinegar.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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