New wound dressing put to the test against diabetic foot ulcers

NCT ID NCT06667752

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing a new antibacterial wound dressing to see if it helps heal diabetic foot ulcers better than a standard silver dressing. The trial enrolls adults with diabetic foot ulcers that have lasted more than four weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the new dressing or the standard dressing for four weeks, followed by eight weeks of standard care. The main goal is to measure wound healing at 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an advanced antibacterial wound dressing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new option for treating diabetic foot ulcers, which are a common and serious complication of diabetes.
What could go wrong
The trial is mid-stage and may not show a clear advantage over the standard dressing. Wound healing is complex, and results in a controlled study may not reflect real-world outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 136 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntary, written informed consent obtained prior to any study related activities. * Males and females aged ≥18 years. * DFU(s) present for more than 4 weeks with a maximum diameter of 4 cm. * IWGDF/IDSA Wound infection grades 1 (absent) or 2. * Patients willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, laboratory sampling and study procedures. * Ankle-brachial index (ABI) 0.9-1.4 or ABI between 0.6-0.9 with ankle pressure ≥ 70 mmHg. Exclusion Criteria: * Ssystemic or topical antibiotic therapy within 7 days before the enrolment. * Any wound with known associated osteomyelitis or positive probe-to-bone test. * Previous randomization in this clinical trial. * Surgical procedures in the same leg as the index ulcer(s) (e.g., radical debridement, ulcerectomy, skin grafting, exostectomy, amputation) within the past four weeks, or planned to during the study. * Use of other advanced therapies directly involving the index ulcer(s) (e.g. skin substitutes, matrices, cellbased therapies or products) within the past four weeks. * Patients suffering cardiac disorders grade NYHA IV. * Patients suffering hepatic disorders grade Child-Pugh C. * Stage 4 cancer. * Women of childbearing potential who are pregnant, breast-feeding or not using adequate contraceptive methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetic Foot

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centro de Salud San Benito

    Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain

  • Centro de Salud de Arcos de la Frontera

    Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain

  • Clínica Universitaria de Podología de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid

    Madrid, Madrid, Spain

  • East Tallinn Central Hospital

    Tallinn, Harju, Estonia

  • Hospital Puerta del Mar

    Cadiz, Cádiz, Spain

  • Hospital Ramón y Cajal

    Madrid, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón

    Madrid, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario de Donostia

    San Sebastián, Spain

  • Hospital de León

    León, León, Spain

  • North Estonia Medical Centre Foundation

    Tallinn, Harju, Estonia

  • Tartu University Hospital

    Tartu, Tartu, Estonia

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