Can your own fat heal chronic wounds? small study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT02375802

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage study tests whether a person's own fat stem cells can safely help heal pressure ulcers or diabetic foot ulcers. Twelve adults will have a small amount of fat removed from their body, processed to extract stem cells, and then applied to their wound using a special sealant. Researchers will watch for side effects and wound healing over six weeks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a patient's own fat-derived stem cells (adipose-derived stromal cells) mixed with a fibrin sealant
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a new way to help heal chronic wounds like pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small pilot study with only 12 people. It mainly checks safety, not effectiveness, and the treatment may not work or could cause infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

decubitus ulcer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PRESSURE ULCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic in Florida

Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

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