Summary:
In patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), topical ozonated olive oil significantly improved wound healing, quality of life, glycemic control, and reduced inflammation compared to standard wound care alone, though it was associated with minimal and manageable side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Patients with diabetic foot ulcers experiencing impaired wound healing and glycemic dysregulation. |
| Intervention | Topical application of ozonated olive oil as an adjunctive therapy to standard wound care. |
| Comparison | Standard wound care without the addition of topical ozonated olive oil. |
| Outcome | Significant enhancement in wound healing rates, improvement in quality of life scores, better glycemic control, and reduced inflammatory markers were observed in the intervention group compared to controls. Side effects were minimal and well-tolerated. |
Source: Solmaz Vahedi, et al. “Effects of topical ozonated olive oil on lipid profile, quality of life, wound healing and glycemic control in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a randomized controlled trial.” Read article here.
