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Key finding
Bates-Jensen scores decreased (22.3 ± 4.5 vs. 26.1 ± 4.9, p < 0.001, Cohen's d = 0.67)
Topical ozonated olive oil significantly improved wound healing and quality of life in diabetic foot ulcer patients compared to standard care.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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Study focus
Topical ozonated olive oil significantly improved wound healing and quality of life in diabetic foot ulcer patients compared to standard care.
This study highlights the potential of topical ozonated olive oil as an effective treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, which are common complications in diabetes. Improved wound healing and quality of life can lead to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs, making this treatment a valuable addition to standard care practices.
Limited sample size may affect generalizability Short follow-up period may not capture long-term effects No significant changes in inflammatory markers were observed
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Solmaz V, Masome R, Tayebeh SS, et al. Topical ozonated olive oil significantly enhances wound healing, quality of life, glycemic control, and reduces inflammation in DFU patients. Lipids in Health and Disease. 2025;24:291. doi:10.1186/s12944-025-02726-z
Wound severity decreased significantly (Bates-Jensen scores: 22.3 ± 4.5 vs. 26.1 ± 4.9, p < 0.001)
Quality of life improved (scores: 50.1 ± 9.5 vs. 57.8 ± 10.0, p < 0.001)
HbA1c levels reduced (7.1 ± 1.0% vs. 7.7 ± 1.1%, p = 0.005)
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This study contributes evidence to Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring, Topical ozonated olive oil and Quality of life, Wound severity measured by Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool, C-reactive protein, and 5 more.
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Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring
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Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring → Quality of life
Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring → Quality of life
Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring → Wound severity measured by Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool
Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring → Wound severity measured by Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool
Topical ozonated olive oil → C-reactive protein
Topical ozonated olive oil → C-reactive protein
Topical ozonated olive oil → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Topical ozonated olive oil → Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
Topical ozonated olive oil → Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Topical ozonated olive oil → Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Topical ozonated olive oil → Postprandial blood glucose
Topical ozonated olive oil → Postprandial blood glucose
Topical ozonated olive oil → Quality of life
Topical ozonated olive oil → Quality of life
Topical ozonated olive oil → Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α)
Topical ozonated olive oil → Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α)
Topical ozonated olive oil → Wound severity measured by Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool
Topical ozonated olive oil → Wound severity measured by Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool
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This study contributes to evidence on Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring and HbA1c, Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring and Quality of Life Outcomes.
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Measures HbA1c as a key outcome.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Standard care with capillary blood glucose monitoring for Quality of life.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Topical ozonated olive oil appears to improve C-reactive protein.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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C-reactive protein
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Topical ozonated olive oil appears to improve Fasting blood sugar (FBS).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Topical ozonated olive oil appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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