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

NCT ID NCT05579743

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES COMPLICATIONS DIABETIC FOOT DIABETIC FOOT ULCER WOUND HEAL WOUND LEG WOUND, FOOT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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