Multi-targeted approach to help heal diabetic foot ulcers using electric fields and nitric oxide
Official title: A Multi-targeted Approach for the Impaired Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Through Combined Electric Field Stimulation and Nitric Oxide Therapy
Funded at Rowan University · NIH-11361000 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to test a combo treatment using electric field stimulation and nitric oxide to boost healing in diabetic foot ulcers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rowan University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Glassboro, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $561,681 |
| NIH project number | 1R15DK143464-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11361000 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with diabetic foot ulcers who have impaired healing and are candidates for advanced wound care.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without diabetes-related foot ulcers or with non-healing ulcers due to other causes not addressed by this therapy may not benefit.
What this research studies
If you have a diabetic foot ulcer, this project aims to try a new treatment that uses gentle electric fields alongside nitric oxide to boost the cells’ energy and blood vessel growth to speed healing. The approach builds on prior work showing electric fields can improve cellular energy and that nitric oxide supports healing and infection control. The study will focus on how these two therapies work together in diabetic conditions to overcome the barriers that slow wound closure. Researchers at Rowan University will test this in a way that could translate to future patient care if successful.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the treatment could improve healing rates for diabetic foot ulcers and reduce risk of amputations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work showed benefits of electric fields and nitric oxide in wound healing, but combining them for diabetic ulcers is a novel approach that shows promise.
Where this research is happening
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Rowan University
Glassboro, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hwang, Patrick — Rowan University
- Study coordinator: Hwang, Patrick
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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.