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Soft cast could ease healing of diabetic foot sores

NCT ID NCT04210089

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a special soft cast for people with diabetic foot ulcers. The cast is a multi-layer wrap that cushions the foot and leg to help the wound heal. Researchers want to see if it works well, is comfortable, and safe. About 100 adults with diabetic foot ulcers will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Total Contact Soft Cast (a multi-layer leg wrap with padding and wound dressing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a more comfortable and effective way to help diabetic foot ulcers heal without surgery or hard casts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no comparison group, so results may not prove the cast is better than standard care. Some patients may have skin reactions or need to stop using the cast.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Diabetic Foot Foot Ulcer Leg Ulcer ulcer disease ulcer of lower limbs

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANKLE ULCER DIABETES MELLITUS DIABETIC FOOT ULCER FOOT ULCER FOOT ULCER, DIABETIC ULCER ULCER FOOT ULCER, LEG

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States

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