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"Ultrasound-Enhanced Propolis Therapy for Healing Diabetic Foot Wounds"
Sponsor: Sinai University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate whether using ultrasound (phonophoresis) can help deliver propolis-a natural compound made by bees-more effectively into the skin to speed up wound healing in people with diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcers are a common and serious complication of diabetes and often take a long time to heal. Propolis has natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that may promote healing, but it does not easily penetrate the skin. By using ultrasound to enhance absorption, this study tests whether combining propolis with phonophoresis is more effective than standard wound care alone. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the propolis ultrasound therapy or standard care. The study will measure wound size, healing time, pain, infection rates, and quality of life.
Official title: Effectiveness of Propolis Phonophoresis on Wound Healing in Diabetic Ulcer: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-09-30
Completion Date
2026-09-25
Last Updated
2025-09-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Sham ultrasound (placebo)
Participants will receive conventional wound care including debridement, cleaning, and dressing. A sham ultrasound device that emits no therapeutic waves will be applied to simulate the intervention procedure.
Propolis gel (10%)
Participants will receive topical application of 10% propolis gel on the diabetic foot ulcer followed by therapeutic ultrasound (phonophoresis) using 1 MHz frequency, 0.5-1.5 W/cm² intensity, pulsed mode (20%), for 5 minutes per session, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.