Smart mat could help diabetics avoid foot ulcers

NCT ID NCT05968924

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether people with diabetes would use a special foot mat at home every day. The mat, called the Podimetrics SmartMat, measures foot temperature to spot early signs of foot ulcers. Twenty people who had a foot ulcer in the past used the mat for six months. The main goal was to see if they would stick with using it, not whether it actually prevented ulcers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Podimetrics SmartMat (a foot mat device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple home tool that helps people with diabetes catch foot ulcers early, preventing serious complications.
What could go wrong: This was a very small study (20 people) focused on whether people would use the mat regularly, not on whether it actually prevents ulcers. Larger studies are needed to prove it works.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetes Complications diabetes mellitus Diabetic Foot Foot Ulcer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC FOOT ULCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Montefiore Medical Center

The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

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