Laser versus Negative Pressure for Nerve Damage Wounds
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests two different treatments for wounds caused by nerve damage: a pulsed high-intensity laser and negative pressure therapy (a special bandage that gently removes fluid). The goal is to see which helps wounds heal better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old
- You have a neuropathic ulcer (a wound from nerve damage) that is grade 1, 2, or 3 in severity
- You do not have an untreated bone infection (osteomyelitis)
- You are not currently bleeding or taking blood-thinning medications
- You do not have a broken bone in the area of the wound
- You do not have cancer
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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