DIABETIC FOOT

This study tested a special two-step wound dressing method for people with diabetic foot ulcers that were not healing. 44 adults with these chronic sores were treated with Endoform and Symphony dressings over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the ulcers would close completely and …

This study tested a new method called the inforatio technique to help heal diabetic foot ulcers. The technique involves making tiny cuts in the wound to trigger the body's natural healing response. The trial included 100 adults with diabetes and foot ulcers that had not healed fo…

This small study tested whether cells taken from a patient's own fat (called SVF cells) could safely help heal foot ulcers and restore feeling in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Eight adults with stable diabetes and nerve damage received the treatment. The goal was to…

This study tested a new wound treatment called Symphony™ against standard care for diabetic foot ulcers that won't heal. 143 adults with these chronic sores took part. The goal was to see if Symphony™ helps more ulcers close completely within 12 weeks.

This study tested whether a special glass wound dressing helps heal diabetic foot ulcers faster than standard care alone. About 148 adults with diabetes and a foot sore that had not healed for at least 4 weeks took part. Researchers measured complete healing, wound size reduction…

This study tested two treatments made from patients' own blood—platelet-rich plasma and platelet-fibrin plasma—to see which heals diabetic foot ulcers better. 56 adults with diabetes and slow-healing foot wounds took part. Both treatments were added to standard wound care. The ma…

This study tested a new oxygen-enriched oil-based dressing for diabetic foot ulcers that occur after surgery. 40 adults with diabetes took part. The goal was to see if this special dressing helps wounds heal better and faster compared to standard care. The study also looked at in…

This study tested a new way of coordinating care for rural patients with diabetic foot ulcers, who are at higher risk of major leg amputation. The model brought together rural clinics and specialists to ensure patients got the right vascular and infection care quickly. Researcher…

This study looked at 604 people with diabetes to see how well simple bedside tests (like listening to blood flow with a Doppler) can detect poor leg circulation compared to detailed scans (CTA or MRA). Poor circulation is a major cause of leg amputations in diabetes, but finding …

This study looked at whether adding foot and ankle exercises to regular aerobic exercise (like walking) can improve muscle strength and reduce nerve pain in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. 74 adults were split into three groups: one continued thei…

This study tested whether a 12-week foot-ankle exercise program could help adults with type 2 diabetes who have nerve pain in their feet. Researchers compared it to walking and to standard education alone. The main goal was to see if a larger study is possible, but early results …

This study compared using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to standard fingerstick testing in 116 adults with type 2 diabetes and foot ulcers. The goal was to see if CGM improves wound healing and reduces the burden of frequent fingersticks. Participants used either a…

This study tested two special wound dressings—AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ and Cutimed® Sorbact®—in 203 adults with venous leg ulcers. The goal was to see which one helps wounds heal better over 12 weeks. Participants had ulcers for at least 2 months and received compression therapy. The …

This study looked at whether foot-ankle exercises or walking exercises can help people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve problems in their feet. 375 adults with diabetes were split into three groups: one did foot-ankle exercises, one did walking, and one received only standard …

This study looked at whether the same staph bacteria found in the nose can also infect foot sores in people with diabetes. Researchers compared the genetic fingerprints of bacteria from both places in 278 patients. The goal was to understand the risk and improve detection, not to…

This study tested a disaster preparedness education program in 68 people with type 2 diabetes and diabetic foot. The program aimed to improve how ready they are for disasters, how well they care for their feet, and their confidence in foot care. Participants were split into two g…

This study looked at whether using telemedicine (video or phone calls) helps people with hard-to-heal leg wounds in rural areas see a specialist faster than going in person. About 116 adults with leg ulcers from conditions like diabetes or poor blood flow took part. Researchers m…

This study looked at a new lab test called Antibiofilmogramme for people with diabetic foot infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The test checks how well different antibiotics can kill bacteria that form a protective slime layer (biofilm). Researchers wanted to se…

This completed study surveyed 179 adults with diabetes in England to understand how factors like job type, lifestyle, and other health conditions affect the development and healing of diabetic foot ulcers. Participants answered a short questionnaire and some provided follow-up in…

This study re-evaluates wound closure in 105 people with venous leg ulcers or diabetic foot ulcers, using photos from an earlier trial. Researchers compared two dressings—AQUACEL Ag+ and Cutimed Sorbact—by having a blinded expert judge whether wounds fully closed by 12 weeks. The…