Could felt pads be the key to healing diabetic foot sores?
NCT ID NCT07620379
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether special felt pads placed on the foot can help heal ulcers in people with diabetes. The pads are designed to reduce pressure on the sore. Researchers will measure blood flow and skin temperature to see if the pads help. The study involves 46 adults aged 55 to 75 with diabetes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- felt padding
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help heal diabetic foot ulcers more effectively.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The felt pads might not improve healing or could cause skin irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe
RECRUITINGValencia, Valencia, Spain
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