Bioactive glass fiber study for diabetic foot ulcers
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a special glass fiber material (BBFGM) placed on diabetic foot ulcers to help them heal. It is for people with diabetes who have a foot wound that hasn't healed in 4 weeks to 2 years, is a certain size, and may involve deeper tissue or bone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and your blood sugar control (HbA1c) is 12% or lower
- Your foot ulcer is on the foot (not above the ankle), is between half a square centimeter and 8 square centimeters in size, and has been there for at least 4 weeks but less than 2 years
- The ulcer does not have a severe infection or active bone infection that requires surgery in a hospital
- You have insurance that covers the study material (BBFGM)
- You are willing to use a special boot or device to take weight off your foot and follow the study schedule
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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