Skin substitute for diabetic foot ulcers
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a skin substitute patch that may help diabetic foot ulcers heal faster. It is for people whose ulcer has not improved with standard care and who are willing to follow a strict offloading routine.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old and have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
- You need a foot ulcer that is between 1 and 20 square centimeters (about the size of a small coin to a large egg) after cleaning.
- The ulcer must have been present for at least 4 weeks and not healing well with standard care.
- You must be able to use a special offloading device (like a boot or cast) for at least 14 days before the trial starts and for the whole study.
- You must be willing to attend weekly study visits and follow the study plan.
- Your ulcer must not involve exposed bone or tendon, and you must not have an active infection or bone infection.
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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