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New treatment option for Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Official title Exercise Enhances Wound Healing in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04791449
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The overarching purpose of this study is to investigate the impact that exercise, as delivered through a medically supervised, outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program, has on the wound healing process in Type 2 diabetics having foot ulcers classified as being Wound, Ischemia, foot Infection (WIfI) stage 2 or lower. The criterion reference measure of diabetic foot ulcer wound healing is be the time required to reach the maturation phase of the wound healing cascade (wound closure without drainage).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 80
You may be able to join if
- diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
- 20 - 80 years of age
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) \> 0.6 or Toe Pressure (TcPO2) \> 40 mmHg
- recent (within 12 weeks) blood glucose value between 100 - 350 mg/dL
- recent (within 12 weeks) HbA1c value \< 14 %,
You likely can't join if
- inability to provide own consent
- inability to obtain permission to participate from a medical professional
- lack of consistent mode of transportation to UNMH
- infection to any part of the body
- patients that has had a transplant and/or is immunocompromised
- prisoners.
See the full eligibility criteria
- diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
- 20 - 80 years of age
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) \> 0.6 or Toe Pressure (TcPO2) \> 40 mmHg
- recent (within 12 weeks) blood glucose value between 100 - 350 mg/dL
- recent (within 12 weeks) HbA1c value \< 14 %,
- DFU of WIfI Grade 2 or less
- fluency in reading and speaking English or Spanish.
- inability to provide own consent
- inability to obtain permission to participate from a medical professional
- lack of consistent mode of transportation to UNMH
- infection to any part of the body
- patients that has had a transplant and/or is immunocompromised
- prisoners.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.