New Shoe-Like device aims to heal diabetic foot sores faster
NCT ID NCT05193929
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a special footwear device called OptiPulse™ to see if it helps heal diabetic foot ulcers better than standard care. The device is designed to improve blood flow in the feet. A total of 162 people with diabetic foot ulcers took part in the trial. The main goal was to see how many ulcers 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
- OptiPulse™ footwear device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-invasive way to help heal diabetic foot ulcers faster and reduce complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results are not yet widely known. The device may not heal ulcers better than standard care, and individual results can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Clemente Clinical Research
Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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Clinical Trials Network
Houston, Texas, 77074, United States
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East Toronto Vascular Clinic
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Felix Sigal
Los Angeles, California, 90010, United States
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Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States
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Foot & Ankle specialists of the Mid-Atlantic
Gastonia, North Carolina, 28054, United States
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Foot Associates of New York
New York, New York, 10022, United States
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Foot and Ankle Specialist of the Mid-Atlantic - Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States
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Foot and Ankle Specialist of the Mid-Atlantic - Salem
Salem, Virginia, 24153, United States
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ILD Research
Vista, California, 92083, United States
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Integral Clinical Trial Solutions
Homestead, Florida, 33030, United States
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Integral Clinical Trials Solutions
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33026, United States
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Integral Clinical Trials Solutions
Tamarac, Florida, 33321, United States
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Lower Extremity Institution of Research and Therapy (LEIRT)
Boardman, Ohio, 44512, United States
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Midland Florida clinical Research Center LLC
DeLand, Florida, 32720, United States
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Mt. Olympus Medical Research
Houston, Texas, 77054, United States
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Salem Research institute
Salem, Virginia, 24153, United States
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Titan Clinical Research
Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
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Viable Research Management
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89120, United States
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