Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Custom insoles and TENS for healing and pain relief in diabetic foot ulcers

Official title: Effects of a Polyethene-Poron Custom Insole Combined With Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Clinical Outcomes in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Run by University of Lahore · NCT07109895 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will test whether adding transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and/or a custom insole to usual care helps heal and reduce pain from Grade 1–2 diabetic foot ulcers in adults with diabetes.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment159 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Lahore
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 10, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2026
Study endsJune 30, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT07109895 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–60 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have Wagner Grade 1 or 2 foot ulcers are ideal candidates for this study.

Probably not a fit

Patients with major complicating conditions such as prior proximal amputation, Charcot foot, non-reconstructable peripheral vascular disease, implanted pacemakers, active neurological disorders, or severe cognitive impairment are unlikely to benefit or are excluded.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study compares four care approaches for adults aged 18–60 with Wagner Grade 1–2 diabetic foot ulcers: standard care alone, standard care plus TENS, standard care plus a custom insole, and standard care with both TENS and a custom insole. Participants receive offloading and wound management per standard protocols, with TENS and custom insoles provided to the appropriate groups. Clinical outcomes such as ulcer healing, pain levels, functional status, and adverse events will be monitored over the treatment period. The trial is conducted at the University of Lahore, with participants recruited and treated at that clinical site.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the combined use of TENS and custom insoles could speed ulcer healing, reduce pain, and lower the risk of complications or future amputations.

How similar studies have gone: Offloading with insoles has established benefits for ulcer prevention and healing and TENS has evidence for pain relief and potential tissue-healing effects, but combining TENS with custom insoles for DFU outcomes has not been well studied.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. ≥ 18 years old with type 1 and 2 diabetes
2. Both Males and Females
3. Having Foot ulcers in Grade 1 and Grade 2 according to the Wagner Classification

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of amputation (proximal to the trans-metatarsal joint)
2. Active or inactive Charcot foot
3. Non-constructible peripheral vascular disease secondary to arteriosclerosis (AS)
4. Leg length discrepancy
5. The presence of any allergic condition of the skin,
6. Chronic consumption of opioids,
7. Use of a cardiac pacemaker,
8. Major bone operation,
9. Neurological illness, such as a vestibular disorder with a history of dizziness 10. Mental disorders, which might interfere with the assessment process

11\. Dementia or impaired cognitive function

Where it's running

  • University of Lahore
    Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
    Recruiting

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