Nose bacteria linked to diabetic foot infections?
NCT ID NCT01212120
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 278 diabetic patients to see if the same staph bacteria found in their noses also appear in their foot ulcers. Researchers compared the genetic fingerprints of the bacteria to understand the link. The goal was to learn more about infection risks, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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278 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Sep 2010
- Finished
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Mar 2012
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult type 1 or 2 diabetic patients with grade 2-4 foot or ankle ulcers (first event or recurrence)
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Type 1 or 2 diabetic patients * Patients consulting or hospitalized in the Diabetology departments of one of the participating centers * Grade 2-4 ulcer on the foot or ankle (both primo and recurrent events are acceptable) Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refuses to participate * Pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding women * Patient does not have diabetic foot or arteritic * Diabetic ulcer is located elsewhere than the foot or ankle * The ulcer is non-swabbable * Patient does not have social-security coverage * Patient is under any type of guardianship
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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APHM - Hôpital Nord
Marseille, 13915, France
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CHU de Montpellier - Hôpital Lapeyronie
Montpellier, 34295, France
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CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France
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CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire de Réadaptation du Grau du Roi
Le Grau-du-Roi, 30240, France
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