Effect of Local Application of Boron on Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Summary

Boron as a naturally occurring element has some metabolic and inflammatory actions. The antibacterial activity against gram negative bacteria is also known. Boron deficiency is shown to be related with impaired wound bone healing in rats. Therefore, special wound care formulas containing boron may have some positive effect on wound healing of the patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

Timeline

Start

2014-01

Primary completion

2015-01

Completion

2015-03

Drugs

Indications