Can ozone gas help heal diabetic foot wounds?

NCT ID NCT05977309

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether applying ozone gas to diabetic foot ulcers helps them heal faster. 430 people with diabetic foot ulcers received either standard wound care plus ozone therapy or standard care alone. The treatment was given every three days for a total of eight sessions. The study measured wound size, skin oxygen levels, and infection to see if ozone made a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

topical ozone therapy (device)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost addition to standard wound care for diabetic foot ulcers.

What could go wrong

This is a single completed trial with mixed evidence. Ozone therapy may not speed healing and could cause skin irritation or other side effects.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Griya Husada Clinic

    Kediri, Indonesia, 64118, Indonesia