Smartphone app could let diabetic foot ulcer patients skip clinic visits for wound checks

NCT ID NCT05579743

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with diabetic foot ulcers monitor their wounds from home. Participants use the app to take weekly photos of their wound, which are reviewed remotely by medical professionals. The goal is to see if this approach is as effective as standard in-person clinic visits for tracking healing and catching problems early.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Remote wound monitoring smartphone app

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could make wound care more convenient and accessible for people with diabetic foot ulcers, potentially improving healing by catching problems early.

What could go wrong

This is a small feasibility study, so results may not apply to all patients. The app requires a smartphone and willingness to self-scan, which may limit use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetes Complications Diabetic Foot Foot Injuries injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States