Electric pulses and old drug join forces to fight diabetic wounds

NCT ID NCT07645495

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will test whether a special electrical stimulation device (FREMS) plus the drug phenytoin can help heal chronic ulcers in people with diabetes. Twenty-six participants will be split into two groups: one gets the new combo, the other gets standard care. Researchers will measure wound size monthly for three months to see if the combo works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
phenytoin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to help heal stubborn diabetic ulcers without surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 26 people. It is not yet recruiting, and results may not apply to everyone with chronic ulcers.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National diabetes institute

    Giza, Egypt

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