Table 4 Trial intervention

Soak for 15 minutes

Bowl of water

Wash with soap

Named brand (GIV international white)

Apply emollient

Each patient will be issued with Whitfield’s ointment (2 tubes of 20 gm for a period of 1 month)

Apply bandages

For stage ≥3 disease; two short-stretch (<80 % stretch) bandages, spiral from foot, overlap 50 %, continue 8-10 cm above oedema

Elevation and exercises

Ankle rotation exercises.

Elevate foot end of sleeping mattress, if used

Use socks and shoes

Temporary (tyre) shoes if bandages issued

One pair robust, closed shoes and two pairs of socks after 3 months of treatment