Boot wear time key to healing diabetic foot ulcers, VA study finds

NCT ID NCT05094037

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at how often diabetic foot ulcer patients wear their prescribed orthotic walking boots and whether it helps ulcers heal faster. Researchers tracked 18 veterans to measure boot wear time, ulcer size, and healing status. The goal is to improve healing, reduce future ulcers, and boost quality of life.

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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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