New ultrasound could revolutionize chronic wound monitoring
NCT ID NCT05739149
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether a high-resolution ultrasound can better monitor healing in chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers. Ten participants will have their wounds scanned and biopsied to see if the ultrasound matches standard assessments. If it works, it could offer a painless way to track healing without invasive procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to monitor wound healing, helping doctors adjust treatments earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The ultrasound method may not prove better than current standard care.
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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 Minnesota
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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