Can a special ointment heal diabetic foot ulcers faster?
NCT ID NCT01070433
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a topical ointment called MEBO can safely and effectively heal diabetic foot ulcers compared to standard care. 75 adults with diabetic foot ulcers lasting at least 4 weeks took part. The main goal was to see if the ulcer healed completely.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MEBO wound ointment
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a new topical treatment option to help heal diabetic foot ulcers more effectively.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small phase 2 trial with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The ointment may not prove better than standard care.
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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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Advanced Foot and Ankle Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States
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Center for Clinical Research, Inc.
Castro Valley, California, 94546, United States
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Complete Family Foot Care
McAllen, Texas, 78501, United States
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Endeavor Clinical Trials, San Antonio Podiatry Associates
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Foot and Ankle Clinic
Los Angeles, California, 90010, United States
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HOPE Research Institute
Phoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States
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ILD Consulting, Inc.
Encinitas, California, 92024, United States
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Sacramento Foot and Ankle Center
Fair Oaks, California, 95628, United States
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Valley Vascular Surgery Associates
Fresno, California, 93720, United States
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