Table 1.
Baseline Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Study Patients.
| Parameter | Drug group (n = 50) | Control group (n = 44) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (n) | |||
| Male | 29 (58%) | 30 (68%) | 0.393 |
| Female | 21 (44%) | 14 (32%) | |
| Age (years; mean ± SD) | 56.82 ± 17.37 | 62.31 ± 9.51 | 0.057 |
| Type and grade of the ulcer (n) | |||
| DFU grade 1 | 1 (2%) | 0 | |
| DFU grade 2 | 15 (30%) | 12 (27%) | 0.169 |
| PU stage 2 | 4 (8%) | 0 | |
| PU stage 3 | 30 (60%) | 32 (73%) | |
| Wound size (cm2) | 10.16 ± 9.40 | 9.57 ± 9.45 | 0.122 |
| Erythema around the wound (n) | 19 (38%) | 26 (59%) | 0.062 |
DFU, diabetic foot ulcer; PU, pressure ulcer.