Can a special glass heal diabetic foot wounds and fight bone infection?

NCT ID NCT06598241

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a borate-based bioactive glass fiber matrix, a special dressing that releases minerals to help heal wounds, in people with diabetes who have foot ulcers and a bone infection. Researchers will watch 20 patients to see if the glass helps the wound close completely and safely. The goal is to find a better way to treat these serious wounds in real-world settings.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

borate-based bioactive glass fiber matrix (a special glass material that helps wounds heal)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a better way to treat hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers with bone infection, possibly reducing the need for amputation.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The glass material may not work for all wounds, and there is a risk of infection or poor healing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetic Foot osteomyelitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • UT Health Medical Arts and Research Center

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    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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