Can a placental patch help heal stubborn diabetic foot ulcers?

NCT ID NCT06616844

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: ConvaTec Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is testing whether adding a patch made from pig placental tissue to standard wound care helps diabetic foot ulcers close faster than standard care alone. The study involves about 235 adults with diabetes who have a hard-to-heal foot ulcer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the patch plus standard care or standard care only, and the main goal is to see if the patch increases the chance of complete wound closure within 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance: A wound dressing made from porcine placental extracellular matrix (InnovaMatrix AC), applied weekly alongside standard wound care.
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a new option to help hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers close, potentially reducing the risk of infection and amputation.
What could go wrong: The trial is still in progress, and results may not show a clear benefit over standard care. There is also a risk of allergic reactions or infection at the wound site.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ulcer disease

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ULCER WOUND HEAL

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Locations

Angel City Research
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90010, United States
Boston Medical Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
Center for Clinical Research
RECRUITING

San Francisco, California, 94115, United States
Clemente Clinical Research
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
Dinamo Research and Diagnostic Center
RECRUITING

Hialeah, Florida, 33015, United States

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First Excellence Research Group
RECRUITING

Doral, Florida, 33178, United States
ILD Research Center
RECRUITING

Vista, California, 92081, United States
Indiana Foot & Ankle
COMPLETED

Jasper, Indiana, 47456, United States
Innovative Medical Research of Texas
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77065, United States
Lenus Research and Medical Group, LLC
RECRUITING

Sweetwater, Florida, 33172, United States
Limb Preservation Platform
RECRUITING

Fresno, California, 93710, United States
New Dawn Wellness and Medical Research Center
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77082, United States
Northwell Health Comprehensive Wound Healing Center
RECRUITING

New Hyde Park, New York, 11042, United States
Sunshine Ankle and Foot Experts
RECRUITING

Orlando, Florida, 32828, United States
US-FAS
TERMINATED

Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742, United States
US-FAS
RECRUITING

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States
University of Florida Jacksonville
TERMINATED

Jacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UMPC)
RECRUITING

McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 15132, United States
Valiance Clinical Research
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92117, United States
Valiance Clinical Research
RECRUITING

Tarzana, California, 91356, United States
White-Wilson Wound Care Center
TERMINATED

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32547, United States

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