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Study aim
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Given the existence of some evidence of the healing effect of the root of the Abu Khalsa plant on some types of wounds and the lack of human studies on this subject on diabetic foot ulcers, and on the other hand, the high prevalence of this type of wound and its consequences, as well as the challenges in its treatment, this study was designed to investigate the effect of this plant on this type of wound so that if positive results are observed, this product can be introduced as an effective treatment for this disorder.
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Design
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A controlled, parallel-group, unblinded, randomized, phase 3 clinical trial on 60 patients. A block method was used for randomization.
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Settings and conduct
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Before the start of the aforementioned interventions, the wound size is determined and recorded as the product of the largest length and the largest width of the wound in centimeters. At the end of days 10 and 21 (end of the intervention), the wound size is determined and recorded again, and the percentage of size change is calculated using statistical formulas
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria:
Grade 2 diabetic foot ulcer
Exclusion criteria:
-Hb A1C less than 10
-Use of broad-spectrum oral antibiotics during this period of wound treatment
-No abscess or swelling in the wound area
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Intervention groups
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For the test group, Abu Khalsa ointment will be applied to create a 3 mm thick layer on sterile gauze and placed on the wound surface, once a day along with dressing and other routine care . . For the control group, simple dressing, once a day and routine care, as well as administration of oral antibiotics, will be prescribed for 2 weeks.
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Main outcome variables
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Wound size
Percentage change in wound size