Could your phone camera help heal diabetic foot ulcers?
NCT ID NCT03942081
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether photos taken with a smartphone and thermal camera can accurately measure the size of diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers will compare the software's estimates to actual measurements. The goal is to see if this method could allow patients to monitor their ulcers from home. 500 adults with diabetes and a current foot ulcer are being recruited.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could enable patients to monitor foot ulcers at home using a smartphone, reducing clinic visits and catching problems early.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study, not a treatment trial. The software may not be accurate enough for clinical use, and results may not apply to all patients.
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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