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Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 19 Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 12 countries (most in United States (9), Switzerland (1), Egypt (1)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 1/2 (2), Phase 4 (2), Phase 2 (1), Phase 1 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 19Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 12Countries
Newest Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) clinical trials
All recruiting trials (19)
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Combination Bionerv E+ vs Vitamin B Complex in Type 2 Diabetes with DSPN and Foot Ulcers
In people with type 2 diabetes and diabetic polyneuropathy, this study tests whether adding alpha-lipoic acid and vitamin E to a vitamin B mix helps nerve symptoms and wound healing better than the vitamin B mix alone.
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DiaFootCare: a mobile app to help adults with diabetic foot ulcers manage self-care in Oman
A mobile app called DiaFootCare will be tested to see if it helps adults with diabetic foot ulcers in Oman take better care of themselves and improve healing compared with usual care.
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Wound gel for diabetic foot ulcers compared with standard care
This study tests whether the investigational VES-0-D wound gel helps heal mild to moderate diabetic foot ulcers better than standard treatment.
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High-Purity Collagen Skin Substitute vs Fish Skin Matrix for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This study tests whether a high-purity type-I collagen skin substitute works better than an acellular fish-skin matrix, when added to standard wound care, for healing diabetic foot ulcers.
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L-Carnitine as an add-on for healing diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests whether taking L-Carnitine helps wound healing in adults with diabetic foot ulcers, alongside standard diabetes and wound care.
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Coordinated primary-care MDT approach for hard-to-heal ulcers
A group of adults with hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers will be randomly assigned to standard care or a coordinated multidisciplinary team to see if the team approach helps ulcers heal better.
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CAMPR-II: A real-world look at a membrane wrap or a polymer wound matrix for hard-to-heal foot ulcers
This trial tests two wound-healing products in people with difficult diabetic foot ulcers or venous leg ulcers to see which helps wounds close faster when added to standard care.
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PAW-hydrogel to help chronic wounds like diabetic foot and leg ulcers heal faster
This trial will test whether a plasma-activated water–infused Carbopol® 940 hydrogel helps adults with long-standing wounds (diabetic foot, pressure, venous, arterial, or dehiscent ulcers) heal faster and have less bacteria compared with standard advanced wound care.
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VELGRAFT for chronic diabetic foot ulcers with granulation tissue
This will test VELGRAFT, a living cell-based wound treatment, to see if it helps adults with chronic diabetic foot ulcers that already have granulation tissue heal better than standard dressings.
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Chlorin E6 gel plus red‑light treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
This study will test whether applying a Chlorin E6 gel to chronic diabetic foot ulcers and illuminating them with red light helps them heal faster and reduce infection in adults with diabetes.
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Amnio-Maxx to help heal chronic diabetic foot ulcers
This trial will test whether adding the Amnio-Maxx dual-layer amnion patch to usual wound care helps close nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers in adults with diabetes.
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Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Navigation (CARE-D-Foot-Nav) Pilot
This pilot will test whether a patient navigator program helps hospitalized adults with diabetic foot ulcers who had foot amputations get coordinated care and heal better.
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Weekly Xcell Amnio Matrix (XAM) treatment for chronic non-healing diabetic foot ulcers
This trial will try weekly Xcell Amnio Matrix plus usual wound care to see if it helps adults with chronic diabetic foot ulcers close their wounds within 12 weeks better than usual care alone.
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Treatment with CYWC628 for diabetic foot ulcers after standard care
This study tests whether adding CYWC628 cell therapy to standard wound care helps heal diabetic foot ulcers better than standard care alone.
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Wound matrix treatments for nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers
This trial will test whether adding special wound matrix products to standard care helps close hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers in adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes within 12 weeks.
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TrophiPatch cell patch for chronic diabetic and venous leg ulcers
We will try a one-time donor-derived adipose stromal cell patch (TrophiPatch) to help heal chronic diabetic foot or venous leg ulcers in adults.
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Amnion grafts for hard-to-heal diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers
This study will test whether two types of amnion grafts, added to standard wound care, help hard-to-heal diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers heal better.
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Amniotic tissue treatments for chronic diabetic foot ulcers
This study is testing if different types of amniotic tissue treatments can help people with chronic diabetic foot ulcers heal better when combined with standard care.
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Evaluating new treatments for hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers
This study is testing if new treatments using special placental products can help heal tough diabetic foot ulcers better than the usual care alone.
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Quick answers
How many Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) clinical trials are recruiting right now?
19, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 12 countries. The most sites are in United States (9 trials), Switzerland (1 trial), Egypt (1 trial), Bangladesh (1 trial), India (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1/2: 2, Phase 4: 2, Phase 2: 1, Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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