Understanding and improving healing of diabetic foot ulcers
University of Michigan Data Coordinating Center for the Diabetic Foot Consortium
This study is looking for ways to better predict how diabetic foot ulcers heal and to help prevent them from coming back, so if you have diabetes and have dealt with these ulcers, your participation could really help improve future treatments!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012894 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which are serious complications of diabetes that can lead to significant health issues. The Diabetic Foot Consortium aims to identify biomarkers that can help predict healing and prevent the recurrence of these ulcers. By collaborating with multiple clinical research units and utilizing advanced statistical methods, the project seeks to gather and analyze data on patient and physician characteristics that influence DFU outcomes. Patients may have the opportunity to contribute biospecimens for future studies, enhancing our understanding of this condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with diabetes who are experiencing or at risk of developing 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 treatments and preventive strategies for diabetic foot ulcers, enhancing patient quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying biomarkers for chronic wounds, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spino, Catherine a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Spino, Catherine a
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.