Vacuum therapy versus standard care for diabetic foot wounds

Diabetic foot ulcers are serious wounds that are difficult to heal and can lead to amputation. This trial is testing whether Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)—also called vacuum-assisted closure or VAC therapy—helps these wounds heal better than standard wound care. The therapy works by applying gentle suction to the wound to reduce swelling and help the body's natural healing process.

Diabetic foot ulcers take a long time to heal, often causing infections, amputations, and serious complications. Even with good wound care, only two-thirds of these ulcers heal within a year, and many come back. Researchers want to find better, more cost-effective ways to help these wounds heal and prevent amputations.