Improving care for diabetic foot ulcers through patient navigation
Official title: Comprehensive Assistance and Resources for Effective Diabetic Foot Navigation (CARE-D-Foot-Nav), a randomized controlled trial
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11049694 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special support program can help people with diabetes heal their foot ulcers better and avoid amputations, especially for those who might not have easy access to care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | February 25, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $555,034 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK139326-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11049694 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with diabetes who are at risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have diabetes or those who are not at risk for diabetic foot ulcers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) by implementing a patient navigation program. It aims to address the complex needs of individuals with diabetes who are at risk of DFUs by providing support in managing their care, connecting them to resources, and promoting engagement in their treatment. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in improving healing rates and preventing amputations, particularly among underserved populations. By utilizing a multidisciplinary team, the research seeks to tackle barriers to care that patients often face.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of amputations related to diabetic foot ulcers and improve overall patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that patient navigation can improve diabetes outcomes, but its specific effectiveness in diabetic foot ulcer care remains untested.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fayfman, Maya — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Fayfman, Maya
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.