Stem cell shot may heal diabetic foot sores
NCT ID NCT05595681
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tested whether stem cells from donated fat tissue could help heal foot ulcers in people with diabetes. 21 adults aged 40-75 with a foot ulcer below the ankle were enrolled. The study compared stem cell treatment to standard care, but the trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stem cells from donated fat tissue
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new treatment to help heal diabetic foot ulcers faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early phase 1 pilot study with only 21 participants, and it was terminated early. The results may not be reliable or apply to all patients.
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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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Copenhagen Diabetes Foot Center (CODIF)
Copenhagen, Denmark
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