Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using Custom Felt Relief to Shorten Healing Time

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating whether using custom felt relief can reduce the treatment time for diabetic foot ulcers compared to the standard relief method. The study is conducted by the Surgical Outpatient Clinic at Molde Hospital, which has provided specialized care for diabetic foot ulcers since 2015. The purpose is to optimize current treatment by testing if personalized felt relief shortens the healing process for patients with neuropathic wounds under the foot. The study compares two treatment approaches. One group receives custom felt relief, where felt material is adjusted weekly by cutting it in different ways and layers to fit the wound. The other group receives the standard relief treatment, which involves placing felt shaped like a letter U around the wound once every week. Participants are randomly assigned to one of these two groups and monitored throughout the study. Participants will be involved in weekly treatments where the felt is applied and adjusted as needed. Researchers will measure how long it takes for the wounds to heal, specifically tracking wound healing time between 2 to 8 weeks. The study includes assessments of wound condition and patient progress during this period. The total participation duration depends on the individual healing times, with safety and treatment effectiveness monitored by the clinical team throughout.

Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Shorter Treatment Period Using Custom Felt Relief?