Investigating diabetic foot ulcers and their treatment
UCSF Diabetic Foot Clinical Research Unit
This study is looking at how to better understand and treat diabetic foot ulcers, so if you have one, you can join us to help find out what helps them heal faster and how social factors might play a role in your recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012833 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which affect a significant portion of individuals with diabetes. The UCSF Diabetic Foot Clinical Research Unit is part of a larger consortium aimed at improving the understanding and treatment of DFUs through the development and validation of biomarkers. Patients with DFUs will be enrolled in studies that assess their healing processes and the effectiveness of various treatment protocols. The research also aims to incorporate social factors that may influence health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals with diabetes who are at risk of or currently experiencing diabetic foot ulcers.
Not a fit: Patients without diabetes or those who do not have diabetic foot ulcers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healing rates and reduced amputation risks for patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in biomarker development for diabetic foot ulcers, indicating that this approach could yield significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Conte, Michael S — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Conte, Michael S
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 below.