Personality type may influence diabetic wound healing – a study investigates

NCT ID NCT06630182

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study explores whether a person's psychological profile — Type A (competitive, ambitious) or Type B (relaxed, less stress-prone) — affects the healing of diabetic foot wounds. Researchers will compare Bortner questionnaire scores between people whose wounds heal and those whose wounds do not. The goal is to see if personality traits are linked to healing outcomes and amputation risk.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could point toward personalized wound care that accounts for psychological profile.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only show an association, not cause and effect.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 308 people

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Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients with type 2 diabetes referred for management of a new diabetic foot ulcer

Ages

18 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Person who has given his non-opposition * Person over 18 years of age * Person with type 2 diabetes * Person referred for management of a new diabetic foot wound Exclusion Criteria: * Person subject to a legal protection measure (curatorship, guardianship) * Person subject to a legal protection measure * Pregnant women, women in labour or breastfeeding mothers * An adult who is incapable or unable to give consent * Minors * Person unable to complete self-questionnaires

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Locations

  • CHU Dijon Bourgogne

    RECRUITING

    Dijon, 21000, France

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