New imaging device could reveal hidden bacteria in diabetic wounds
NCT ID NCT04207099
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a handheld imaging device, called MolecuLight i:X, can help doctors better treat non-healing diabetic foot ulcers. The device uses a special light to make bacteria in the wound glow, so doctors can clean it more thoroughly. About 40 adults with chronic foot ulcers will be randomly assigned to get either standard care or standard care plus imaging guidance. The main goal is to see if the imaging leads to greater wound shrinkage over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MolecuLight i:X Imaging Device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this device could help doctors see hidden bacteria in wounds, leading to faster healing and fewer infections for people with diabetic foot ulcers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not significantly improve healing over standard care.
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Locations
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ILD Research Centre
Vista, California, 92083, United States
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Northwell Comprehensive Wound Healing Center and Hyperbarics
Lake Success, New York, 11042, United States
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SerenaGroup Monroeville
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 15146, United States