New ointment could heal diabetic ulcers faster

NCT ID NCT06841237

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a natural ointment called Xiang Lei Ointment can help heal diabetic ulcers better than standard care alone. The ointment aims to reduce inflammation and promote wound repair. The study will enroll 56 adults with diabetes and a foot or leg ulcer that is in the granulation (healing) phase.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Xiang Lei Ointment (contains Pogostemon cablin extract and asiaticoside)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a new, effective treatment option for diabetic ulcers, potentially reducing amputation rates.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 56 participants. The ointment is new and its long-term safety and effectiveness are not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Wound Infection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC WOUND WOUND HEAL WOUND INFECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Peking University 3rd Hospital
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China

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