DIY bandage change: could self-dressing heal foot ulcers just as well?

NCT ID NCT07602491

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether people with diabetic foot ulcers can safely change their own dressings compared to having a nurse do it. Sixty adults with mild to moderate ulcers were randomly assigned to either self-dressing or nurse-led dressing. The researchers tracked healing time, infection rates, and pain levels to see if self-care is a viable option.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: self-dressing technique
What this could lead to: If self-dressing works as well as nurse-led care, it could give people with diabetic foot ulcers more independence and reduce healthcare costs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and self-dressing requires good vision, motor skills, and understanding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Diabetic Foot drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS DRESSING HEALING NURSE-LED DRESSING SELF-DRESSING

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Locations

Ain Shams University

Cairo, 11591, Egypt

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