Laser Photobiomodulation for Hard-to-heal Ulcers in Frail Older Adults

The aim of this quasi-experimental prospective study is to evaluate the effectiveness of photobiomodulation treatment on hard-to-heal ulcers of various diagnosed aetiologies in frail older adults, admitted to municipal home healthcare. The study also include evaluation of cost-effectiveness, and healthcare providers experiences of treating frail older adults hard-to-heal ulcers with photobiomodulation treatment in home healthcare.

NCT Number	NCT07520825
Lead Sponsor	Umeå University Collaborators: Karolinska Institutet, Luleå University of Technology, Skellefteå Municipality
Conditions	Hard-to-heal Wounds, Venous Leg Ulcer (VLU), Arterial Leg Ulcer, Pressure Ulcer (PU)
Enrollment	1,290 participants
Start Date	2020-09-01
Primary Completion	2023-05-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-05-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-09