Can a common supplement heal diabetic foot ulcers faster?

NCT ID NCT07768228

NEW Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial investigates whether oral L-carnitine, a natural compound, can improve wound healing in people with diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers will measure changes in ulcer size and depth over 12 weeks, along with markers like VEGF, inflammation, and blood sugar control. The study includes 50 adults with mild-to-moderate diabetic foot ulcers and aims to see if this supplement offers a safe, effective way to support healing.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: oral L-carnitine
What this could lead to: If effective, L-carnitine could become a simple, low-cost addition to standard care for diabetic foot ulcers, potentially speeding healing and reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial. The supplement may not significantly improve healing, and results may not apply to all patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

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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 DIABETIC FOOT ULCER (DFU)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University
RECRUITING

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11566, Egypt
Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11566, Egypt

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