Could your own fat cells heal diabetic nerve damage?
NCT ID NCT07553468
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small study tested whether injecting a person's own fat-derived cells (called stromal vascular fraction) into the foot could help heal diabetic nerve damage and foot ulcers. Eight adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy received injections around the wound and along nerve pathways. Researchers measured ulcer healing and changes in touch and vibration sensation.
What this could mean
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Active substance
fat-derived stem cells (stromal vascular fraction)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment that heals diabetic foot ulcers and restores some feeling in the feet.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study with only 8 people and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The treatment involves injections and surgery, which carry infection and pain risks.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hospital Escuela Oscar Danilo Rosales Argüello
León, León Department, 21000, Nicaragua