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- Title
Influence of Matrix Rhythm Therapy on Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcer in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
- Authors
Maiya, G. Arun; Harihar, Anupama; Jadhav, Radhika; Shetty, Amratha G.; V., Dinesh B.; Randoll, Ulrich G.
- Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Diabetic foot ulcers pose a growing health challenge for patients with diabetes mellitus. In recent years, there has been increasing attention towards newer technologies, such as Matrix Rhythm therapy, a revolutionary medical device that operates at the cellular level. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of Matrix Rhythm therapy on wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers. METHODS: Sixteen participants diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and presenting with at least one diabetic foot ulcer were recruited based on predefined inclusion criteria. The study assessed outcome measures including changes in ulcer size and quality of life. Participants received twelve sessions of Matrix Rhythm therapy, once per week for twelve weeks, with each session lasting one hour. Outcome measures were evaluated and analyzed at both baseline and after the twelfth session. RESULTS: The study encompassed a total of 16 individuals with diabetic foot ulcers classified as Grades 1 and 2. The participants had an average age of 50.6 years. The analysis revealed a statistically significant change in the initial and final area of the diabetic foot ulcers among the participants, with a value of 1.52 (P=0.002). Furthermore, an average wound size reduction of 62.9% was achieved. Notably, significant improvements were observed in both the physical (P=0.03) and psychological (P=0.02) domains of the participants' quality of life. CONCLUSION: Matrix Rhythm therapy proves to be a valuable adjunctive treatment modality for expediting the wound healing process in patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Its implementation in clinical practice demonstrates effective shortening of the healing process.
- Subjects
DIABETIC foot; TYPE 2 diabetes; WOUND healing; RHYTHM; DIABETES
- Publication
Journal of Society for Wound Care & Research, 2023, Vol 16, Issue 1, p26
- ISSN
2229-3221
- Publication type
Article