DIABETIC FOOT

This study tested a special two-step wound treatment for people with diabetes who have foot ulcers that won't heal. 44 adults received a staged application of Endoform and Symphony dressings. The goal was to see if the ulcers could fully close within 12 weeks, and to track healin…

This study tested a new way of coordinating care for rural patients with diabetic foot ulcers, who are at higher risk of major leg amputation. The goal was to connect them more quickly with specialists to reduce the need for above-ankle amputations. The study involved 131 partici…

This study tested two treatments made from a patient's own blood—platelet-rich plasma and platelet-fibrin plasma—to see which works better for healing diabetic foot ulcers. 56 adults with diabetes and slow-healing foot wounds took part. Both treatments were applied to the wound a…

This study tested whether a special glass wound dressing helps heal diabetic foot ulcers faster than standard care alone. About 148 adults with diabetes and a foot ulcer took part. The main goal was to see if more wounds closed completely with the glass dressing.

This study tested a new wound treatment called Symphony™ against standard care for diabetic foot ulcers that won't heal. 143 adults with these chronic sores took part. The goal was to see if Symphony™ helps more ulcers close completely within 12 weeks.

This study looked at how well simple bedside tests (like using a Doppler device or checking blood pressure in the ankle and toe) can detect poor leg circulation in people with diabetes. Poor circulation is a major cause of leg amputations in diabetes. The study involved 604 adult…

This small study tested whether cells taken from a patient's own fat could help heal foot ulcers and restore feeling in people with diabetic nerve damage. Eight adults with stable diabetes and nerve damage received the treatment. The goal was to see if it was safe and could impro…

This study tested whether a foot-ankle exercise program could help adults with type 2 diabetes manage nerve pain, stress, and quality of life better than walking or standard care. 108 people took part for 12 weeks, doing either foot-ankle exercises, walking, or receiving educatio…

This study looked at whether adding foot and ankle exercises to regular aerobic exercise (like walking) can improve muscle strength and reduce nerve pain in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. 74 adults were split into three groups: one continued usua…

This study looked at whether foot-ankle exercises or walking exercises can help people with type 2 diabetes who have foot nerve problems. 375 adults with diabetes did either foot exercises, walking, or received standard care for 12 weeks. Researchers measured foot sensation, stre…

This study tested a special oxygen-enriched dressing on diabetic foot ulcers that form after surgery. 40 adults with diabetes took part. The goal was to see if the new dressing helped wounds heal better than standard care. The study looked at healing rates, infections, and the ne…

This study tested a new method called inforatio to help heal diabetic foot ulcers. The technique involves making small cuts in the wound to trigger the body's natural healing response. 100 adults with diabetes took part. The main goal was to see if the ulcers healed completely.

This study compared using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to standard fingerstick testing in 116 adults with type 2 diabetes and foot ulcers. The goal was to see if CGM improves wound healing and reduces the burden of frequent fingersticks. Participants used either a…

This study tested two special wound dressings—AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ and Cutimed® Sorbact®—in 203 adults with venous leg ulcers. The goal was to see which one helps wounds heal better over 12 weeks. Participants had ulcers for at least 2 months and received compression therapy. The …

This study tested whether a special education program could help people with diabetic foot feel more prepared for disasters and take better care of their feet. 68 adults with type 2 diabetes and diabetic foot took part. One group received the education, while the other got usual …

This study looked at a new lab test called Antibiofilmogramme® for people with diabetic foot infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Researchers wanted to see if the test could help doctors pick the right antibiotic. The study involved 33 adults and did not change th…

This study surveyed 179 adults with diabetes in England who have or had a diabetic foot ulcer. Researchers asked about job, lifestyle, and other factors to see how they affect ulcer risk and healing. The goal is to help doctors and patients better understand and manage these seri…

This study looked at whether the same staph bacteria found in the nose can also infect foot sores in people with diabetes. Researchers compared the genetic fingerprints of bacteria from both places in 278 patients. The goal was to understand the risk and improve detection, not to…

This study looked at whether using telemedicine (video or phone calls) helps people with hard-to-heal leg wounds in rural areas see a specialist faster than going in person. About 116 adults with leg ulcers from conditions like diabetes or poor blood flow took part. Researchers m…

This study re-evaluates wound closure in 105 people with venous leg ulcers or diabetic foot ulcers, using photos from an earlier trial. Researchers compared two dressings—AQUACEL Ag+ and Cutimed Sorbact—by having a blinded expert judge whether wounds fully closed by 12 weeks. The…