Bromelain supplement for diabetic foot ulcers
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a supplement called bromelain can help heal foot ulcers in people with diabetes. Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple that may reduce swelling and help the body repair damaged skin.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have diabetes with a foot ulcer that is not too deep (categories 0, 1, or 2 on the Wagner scale)
- You are not allergic to pineapple, celery, carrot, or fennel
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have severe kidney or liver disease
- You do not take blood-thinning medications like warfarin or aspirin
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, irregular heartbeat, or asthma
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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