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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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UT Health Medical Arts and Research Center
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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