Lockdowns linked to delayed diabetic foot care and more amputations?
NCT ID NCT04891276
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether COVID-19 lockdowns caused delays in treating diabetic foot ulcers, leading to more amputations. Researchers analyzed hospital records from millions of diabetic patients in France between 2017 and 2020. They compared amputation rates during and after lockdown to previous years to see if the pandemic disrupted care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If confirmed, this could show that lockdowns worsened diabetic foot outcomes, guiding future pandemic planning to protect vulnerable patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study using existing data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Other factors may have influenced amputation rates.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Dijon Bourogne
Dijon, 21000, France