Summary:
In patients with non-infected diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), 660-nanometer low-level laser therapy (LLLT) applied twice weekly significantly reduced ulcer area and enhanced healing rates compared to standard care without laser therapy, though it was associated with mild transient local discomfort.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Adults with non-infected diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) undergoing routine wound care. |
| Intervention | Low-level laser therapy using a 660-nanometer wavelength applied twice weekly on non-consecutive days. |
| Comparison | Standard wound care without application of photobiomodulation or placebo treatment. |
| Outcome | Significant reduction in DFU surface area and accelerated wound healing observed in the intervention group; therapy was well tolerated with minor, transient local side effects. |
Source: Mariana Bezerra Miranda, et al. “Dose-response and efficacy of 660-nanometer low-level laser therapy in healing diabetic foot ulcers: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial.” Read article here.
