DIABETIC FOOT

This study tested whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps heal diabetic foot ulcers better than standard fingerstick testing. Researchers followed 116 adults with type 2 diabetes and foot ulcers for 16 weeks after hospital discharge. They compared wound healing rat…

This study compared two different wound dressings for treating diabetic foot ulcers. 148 adults with diabetes and a foot ulcer that had been present for at least 4 weeks were randomly assigned to receive either a new borate-based glass fiber dressing or a standard calcium alginat…

This study tested whether two simple exercise programs could help people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared a specific foot-ankle exercise routine, a walking program, and standard education to see which best improved foot nerve health, stress, and quality of life over 12 …

This small, completed pilot study tested a specific combination of two wound dressings, Endoform and Symphony, to see if they could help close chronic foot ulcers in people with diabetes. The 44 participants had their wounds treated weekly for up to 12 weeks. The main goal was to…

This trial tested whether a new minor procedure called the 'inforatio technique' could help diabetic foot ulcers heal faster. One hundred patients with these hard-to-heal sores were randomly assigned to receive either standard wound care alone or standard care plus this new techn…

This small pilot study tested whether a special oxygen-enriched wound dressing helps heal diabetic foot ulcers after surgery better than standard care. Forty adults with diabetes and post-surgical foot ulcers were randomly assigned to receive either the new dressing or standard t…

This study compared two specialized wound dressings to see which one was better at helping hard-to-heal leg ulcers close up. Over 200 adults with long-lasting venous leg ulcers participated for 12 weeks. Researchers measured how well and how quickly the wounds healed with each dr…

This study tested if using video calls with specialists could get faster care for people in rural areas with serious foot sores from diabetes and poor blood flow. Researchers compared patients who had video consultations to those who had to travel for standard in-person visits. T…

This study tested whether a new wound treatment called Symphony helps heal chronic diabetic foot ulcers better than standard care. 143 adults with foot ulcers that hadn't healed for over 4 weeks received either the Symphony treatment or standard wound dressings for 12 weeks. Rese…

This study aimed to find the best simple bedside test for detecting poor leg circulation (peripheral arterial disease) in people with diabetes. Researchers compared several quick tests, like blood pressure measurements in the ankle and toe, against more complex imaging scans. The…

This small pilot study tested whether a specific foot and ankle exercise program or a walking program could help people with diabetes. Researchers wanted to see if these exercises were practical to do and if they might improve nerve pain, stress, and quality of life. The study in…

This study aimed to understand how environmental factors and lifestyle choices affect the development, severity, and recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers surveyed 179 adults in England who have diabetes and have experienced foot ulcers, asking about their jobs, quality…

This study aimed to see if a special laboratory test, called an antibiofilmogramme, could help predict whether a specific antibiotic would successfully treat a diabetic foot infection. Researchers observed 33 patients with infected foot wounds to see if the test results matched h…

This study was a re-analysis of a completed trial. Researchers looked back at photos from 105 people with leg ulcers to compare how well two different wound dressings worked. A blinded expert reviewed the photos to see which ulcers were fully healed after 12 weeks of treatment.

This study aimed to understand if the same bacteria found in the nose could cause foot infections in people with diabetes. Researchers compared the bacteria from the noses and foot ulcers of 278 diabetic patients to see if they matched. The goal was to learn more about how these …

This study tested whether an educational program could help people with diabetic foot ulcers prepare for emergencies like natural disasters. 68 participants either received special training on creating emergency kits and managing foot care during crises, or received their usual c…