Treating toe ulcers by releasing tight tendons to prevent recurrence
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a minor procedure on a toe (called a flexor tenotomy) can reduce the chance that diabetic toe ulcers come back. It is for adults with diabetes who have nerve damage in the feet and have had toe ulcers before.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old
- Understand and be able to consent in Dutch or English
- Have diabetes (type 1 or type 2) and nerve damage in the feet (peripheral polyneuropathy)
- Have at least one claw or hammer toe
- Have had at least one documented ulcer under the toe tip (apex) in the last 5 years
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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