Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Adverse effects | |||||
RCT |
63 people In review |
Adverse effects
with electrotherapy with sham treatment Absolute results not reported |
2 people in the electrotherapy group had hypergranulation of the ulcer, and 2 had local irritation (2/35 [6%] for either outcome), possibly as a result of concomitant use of topical sulfadiazine cream |
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RCT |
34 people |
Adverse effects
with electrotherapy plus standard care with standard care alone Absolute results not reported |
The RCT noted that adverse effects were minor and rare, the most common with electrotherapy plus standard care was red, raised, itchy skin under the large dispersive electrode, which was attributed to contact dermatitis |