Scientists investigate why some diabetic foot ulcers never heal
NCT ID NCT06154915
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This observational study will compare blood and tissue samples from 40 diabetic patients with foot ulcers. Researchers want to understand how immune cells differ between people whose ulcers heal and those whose ulcers do not. The goal is to identify specific immune cell patterns that may prevent healing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could point toward new ways to treat or prevent chronic foot ulcers in people with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct medical advances.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karolinska University Hospital
RECRUITINGHuddinge, Stockholm County, 141 57, Sweden
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