Far-IR Emitted by Compression Stockings for Cellulitis Treatment

NCT ID: NCT01429428

Last Updated: 2011-09-07

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-07-31

Study Completion Date

2012-03-31

Brief Summary

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This is a randomized and controlled study to investigate if the far-IR radiation emitted by compression stockings fabric may be effective and safe as adjuvant treatment for cellulitis that affects the majority of women after puberty.

The investigators expect that the far-IR effects on superficial microcirculation,deep dermis and subcutaneous fat may attenuate the clinical aspect of cellulitis.

Detailed Description

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Cellulitis is a sex-specific, anatomic and normal condition affecting women after puberty.The main clinical aspect is the irregularity on skin surface which is classified in 4 grades, 0 to III, according to Nurenberg classification, 1978.

It is a multifactorial condition, involving: herniation of subcutaneous fat into deep dermis; vertical fibrous septum from fatty tissue to dermis; alterations in microcirculation; hormonal and inflammatory factors Clinical evaluation is very difficult and the best methods are: high resolution ultrasound and magnetic resonance.

There is no effective management. Many devices have been introduced to treat that aesthetic condition which causes a great discomfort to women. There are few controlled studies with high level methodology and consistent conclusions.

The far-IR radiation can be obtained by low energy emitting devices and its main effects are the interaction with water and temperature increase. This method had already shown efficacy for circulation system disorders and wound healing by activation of TGF-beta and fibroblasts.

Our aim is to evaluate the benefits of far-IR for cellulitis control.

Conditions

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Cellulitis Quality of Life

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Stockings side one

This side of the compression stockings is just the fabric (placebo).

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

No far-IR compression stockings

Intervention Type OTHER

This side of compression stocking without far-IR radiation will be used by subjects, during the day, for six hours a day, during 90 days.

Stocking side two

This side of compression stocking emits far-IR radiation.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Far-IR compression stockings

Intervention Type OTHER

The far-IR side of compression stocking will be used by subjects, during the day, for six hours a day, during 90 days.

Interventions

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Far-IR compression stockings

The far-IR side of compression stocking will be used by subjects, during the day, for six hours a day, during 90 days.

Intervention Type OTHER

No far-IR compression stockings

This side of compression stocking without far-IR radiation will be used by subjects, during the day, for six hours a day, during 90 days.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Signed Consent Form
* Healthy women
* Age: 25 to 40 years
* Presence of cellulitis - II or III
* No treatment for cellulitis in the last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

* Pregnancy
* Vascular disease
* Psychiatric disorder
Minimum Eligible Age

25 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Federal University of São Paulo

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Edileia Bagatin

M.D., PhD - Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Edileia Bagatin, M.D., PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Brasil

Other Identifiers

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SigvarisUnifesp

Identifier Type: OTHER_GRANT

Identifier Source: secondary_id

SIGVARIS

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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