VA study tests if wearing a boot can speed up diabetic foot ulcer healing

NCT ID NCT05094037

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tracks 18 veterans with diabetic foot ulcers who are prescribed a special walking boot. Researchers want to see how often patients actually wear the boot and whether it helps ulcers heal faster, reduces the number of ulcers, and improves quality of life. The goal is to find better ways to treat these painful sores and lower healthcare costs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL

    Hines, Illinois, 60141-3030, United States

  • Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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