Can a special ointment heal diabetic foot ulcers faster?
NCT ID NCT01070433
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether a topical ointment called MEBO can safely and effectively heal diabetic foot ulcers compared to standard care. 75 adults with diabetic foot ulcers lasting at least 4 weeks took part. The main goal was to see if the ulcer healed completely.
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Locations
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Advanced Foot and Ankle Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States
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Center for Clinical Research, Inc.
Castro Valley, California, 94546, United States
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Complete Family Foot Care
McAllen, Texas, 78501, United States
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Endeavor Clinical Trials, San Antonio Podiatry Associates
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Foot and Ankle Clinic
Los Angeles, California, 90010, United States
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HOPE Research Institute
Phoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States
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ILD Consulting, Inc.
Encinitas, California, 92024, United States
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Sacramento Foot and Ankle Center
Fair Oaks, California, 95628, United States
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Valley Vascular Surgery Associates
Fresno, California, 93720, United States
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
MEBO wound ointment
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new topical treatment option to help heal diabetic foot ulcers more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small phase 2 trial with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The ointment may not prove better than standard care.
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.