Could soundwaves heal diabetic foot ulcers faster?
NCT ID NCT05380544
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether high-power soundwaves (shockwave therapy) can help heal diabetic foot ulcers faster. 77 participants will receive either high-dose, low-dose, or sham (fake) treatment over three sessions in one week. Researchers will track healing and quality of life for six months to see if this approach is worth studying further.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) - high-power soundwaves delivered to the ulcer
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new, non-invasive way to help diabetic foot ulcers heal faster and reduce amputations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The ideal dose is unknown, and results may not confirm benefit.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull, HU3 2JZ, United Kingdom
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