Shock wave therapy takes on vacuum wound care for stubborn diabetic foot ulcers
NCT ID NCT05849701
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two treatments for chronic diabetic foot ulcers that have not healed for at least six weeks. One group receives shock wave therapy, which uses sound waves to stimulate healing, while the other receives vacuum-assisted closure, a device that applies negative pressure to the wound. The study measures changes in wound size and volume over six weeks to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Shock wave therapy and vacuum-assisted closure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more effective, non-invasive treatment option for chronic diabetic foot ulcers, potentially reducing healing time and preventing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 90 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both treatments have limitations and may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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Shaimaa Mohamed Ahmed El Sayeh
Cairo, 02, Egypt