Light therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Heal diabetic foot sores
NCT ID NCT06416462
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) can improve wound healing in people with diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers compared wound quality and repair in 94 participants who received either aPDT or a placebo. The goal was to see if this light-based treatment could speed up healing and reduce wound severity.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Raquel Agnelli Mesquita-Ferrari
São Paulo, São Paulo, 11030-480, Brazil
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