New scan aims to spot hidden foot infections in diabetes
NCT ID NCT00194298
Summary
This study is testing a special type of PET scan to see if it can better find bone infections in people with serious diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers will compare the scan's results to MRI scans and patient outcomes to see if it's more accurate. The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose and manage these complex infections.
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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