Scientists dig into why diabetic wounds stay open

NCT ID NCT00777712

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at why wounds heal slowly or not at all in people with diabetes. Researchers will collect blood and wound fluid from 250 adults with chronic wounds to compare immune cells between diabetic and non-diabetic participants. The goal is to understand the biological reasons behind poor healing, not to test a new treatment.

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 research could reveal why diabetes impairs wound healing, pointing toward future treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic ulcer of skin diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NON-HEALING WOUND

Contacts and locations

Locations

UPMC Montefiore
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States
UPMC Presbyterian
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States

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