Can a Tailor-Made felt dressing speed up diabetic wound healing?

NCT ID NCT04058639

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Helse Møre og Romsdal HF Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether custom-cut felt dressings can reduce the healing time for diabetic foot ulcers compared to standard felt relief. Adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes and neuropathic foot wounds will receive either custom felt, shaped to fit their wound, or a standard U-shaped felt, changed weekly. The goal is to see if the personalized approach leads to faster wound closure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: custom felt relief (a procedure where felt is cut and layered to fit each wound, changed weekly)
What this could lead to: If custom felt relief works, it could shorten the time people with diabetic foot ulcers need treatment, potentially reducing discomfort and healthcare costs.
What could go wrong: This is a small trial, and the outcome depends on how well the custom felt fits and stays in place. Results may not apply to all patients, and there is a risk of skin irritation or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetic Foot

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC FOOT ULCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Klinikk for Kirurgi Molde, Helse Møre og Romsdal HF
RECRUITING

Molde, Norway

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