Table 1

Outcome measures. Work scheme with description of assessment visits and times.

Baseline (T0)

Weekly treatment

Evaluation at 3 months (T1)

Weekly treatment (if necessary)

Evaluation at 6 months (T2)

Evaluation at 12 months (T3)

Sociodemographic data

X

Ankle/arm index

X

Nutritional study

X

Localization of ulcer(s)

X

X

X

X

Area of main ulcer

X

X

X

X

X

X

Duration of the main ulcer

X

Exudate culture (if necessary)

X

X

X

X

X

X

Changes in the size of the main ulcer

X

X

X

X

X

Characteristics of the main ulcer

X

X

X

X

X

X

Complete healing (date)

X

X

X

X

X

Pain intensity

X

X

X

X

X

SF-12

X

X

X

X

Adverse events/effects

X

X

X

X

X

Compliance with hygiene-posture recommendations

X

X

X

X

Location of treatment (clinic/home)

X

X

Time employed in treatment

X

X

Materials employed in treatment

X

X

Number of needles used(Group A)

X

X

Obtention of Deqi (Group A)

X

X

Vas et al. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008 8:29   doi:10.1186/1472-6882-8-29