PhD-student
Sune Møller Jeppesen
Department of Urology, Odense University Hospital
Projekt styring | ||
Projekt status | Closed | |
Data indsamlingsdatoer | ||
Start | 01.10.2014 | |
Slut | 31.08.2016 | |
Foot ulcers are a feared complication among diabetic patients. The ulcers can cause pain, discomfort and reduced quality of life. The development of foot ulcers places the patients at a risk of amputation. In the Danish Health Care System a substantial effort is done to prevent and treat diabetic foot ulcers. A constant research of how to treat these wounds is ongoing. The goal is to optimize wound healing and prevent amputations. In this clinical trial we want to test if ESWT can be used as a treatment for chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) involves the use of a device that generates low-energy shockwaves through a headpiece, which is placed on the skin of the patient. A small amount of energy will be deposited in the tissue when shockwaves are applied. This stimulates the cells to produce substances that generate new vessels. Previous studies have shown that ESWT can be used as a treatment for several different conditions e.g. lateral epicondylitis, plantar fasciitis, non-union of long bone, erectile dysfunction and ischemic heart disease. Furthermore, a few studies have shown promising results when treating diabetic foot ulcers with ESWT. In clinical settings, no side effects to ESWT have been shown.
Inclusion criteria:
Exclusion criteria:
Clinical data, data from the patient medical record, blood samples, swab tests for infection, SF26v2 health survey.
Department of Urology, Odense University Hospital
Urological Research Unit, Odense University Hospital
Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital
Wound Clinic, Department of Plastic Surgery Z, Odense University Hospital