New surgical trick could save diabetic feet from amputation
NCT ID NCT07444593
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a device that moves a small piece of shinbone to improve blood flow and help heal chronic foot ulcers in people with diabetes. One hundred adults with stubborn ulcers that haven't healed after 12 weeks will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this procedure, added to standard wound care, leads to more complete wound healing compared to standard care alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Biodynamik XT3 device and transverse tibial bone transport procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new surgical option to heal stubborn diabetic foot ulcers and reduce the need for leg amputation.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early study with only 100 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is surgical and carries risks like infection or poor healing.
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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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Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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