Can a suction boot heal diabetic foot wounds? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07291817

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Lo Zhiwen Joseph Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a device called FlowOx that uses gentle, intermittent suction (negative pressure) on the foot to improve blood flow and help heal diabetic foot ulcers. Thirty adults with diabetes and chronic foot wounds will use the device for one hour, twice a day for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in toe blood pressure and wound size to see if the treatment is safe and effective.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: FlowOx device (intermittent negative pressure therapy)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to help heal diabetic foot ulcers and improve blood flow in the foot.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants and no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The device requires daily use for 12 weeks, and not everyone may find it easy to use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetic Foot

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC FOOT ULCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Woodlands Health
RECRUITING

Singapore, Singapore

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