Ultrasound checks how chronic foot ulcers heal
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a special ultrasound scan to see how chronic diabetic or venous foot ulcers are healing. The goal is to use the scan to better track wound improvement and guide care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a chronic foot ulcer lasting at least 6 weeks
- The ulcer area is between 2 and 15 square centimeters
- Your wound is not actively infected, and you’re not taking antibiotics for it
- Your blood sugar is well controlled (fasting ≤110 mg/dL and HbA1c <6.5%)
- Blood flow to your foot is adequate (ABI is at least 0.8, and foot tissue oxygen is adequate if needed)
- For venous ulcers, ultrasound shows vein backflow longer than 0.5 seconds
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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