Could a vacuum cleaner save diabetic feet from amputation?
NCT ID NCT06721754
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether negative pressure wound therapy (a vacuum device) works better than standard wound care for diabetic foot ulcers. Fifty adults with diabetic foot ulcers needing surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Researchers will track amputations, wound healing, and complications over one year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Negative pressure wound therapy (a vacuum device that helps wounds heal)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a better way to treat diabetic foot ulcers and reduce the need for major amputations.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy may not prove better than standard care.
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital
RECRUITINGOslo, Nordbyhagen, 1478, Norway
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Ostfold Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGGrålum, 1714, Norway
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