Plain-English translation of NCT04232631 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are testing a device called the Kent instrument that scans your foot without touching it to measure blood flow. The goal is to see if this scan can predict whether your diabetic foot wound will heal well, whether a skin graft or flap will survive, or what level a potential amputation might occur at. This device is not standard care yet—it's being studied to see if it could help doctors make better decisions about treating diabetic foot ulcers.
Diabetic foot ulcers are serious and can lead to amputation. Right now, doctors have limited ways to predict which wounds will heal and which won't. This study exists to see if measuring blood flow with a non-invasive scanning device could help doctors catch problems early and plan better treatment.
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If you have a diabetic foot ulcer, you'll receive imaging scans of your lower leg and foot before surgery (if needed), during surgery if possible, and one week after surgery. Then you'll return for monthly follow-up scans for up to 6 months or until your wound heals. If you're a healthy volunteer, you'll have just one imaging session. The scans use a device that doesn't touch your skin—it simply measures blood flow to your foot to gather research data.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
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