Exercise Enhances Wound Healing in Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO · Mar 9, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how exercise can help people with diabetic foot ulcers heal faster. Specifically, the study is focused on patients with Type 2 diabetes who have foot ulcers that are classified as WIfI stage 2 or lower. Participants will take part in a supervised exercise program designed for heart health, and the main goal is to see if this exercise helps their wounds heal more quickly, measured by the time it takes for the wounds to close completely.

To join the study, participants need to be between 20 and 80 years old, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and have certain blood test results within the last 12 weeks. They should also be able to read and speak either English or Spanish. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and it’s important for those interested to know they need to be able to get to the study location and provide consent for themselves. This study could be an excellent opportunity for eligible patients to improve their healing process while engaging in a supportive exercise program.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion 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.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 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.