This is a multi-center observational cohort study of patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) to develop and validate potential tissue-based biomarkers that predict complete wound healing. Eligible and consented participants will begin standard of care treatment after collection of tissue specimens from the wound's edge. An additional tissue specimen is collected at 4 weeks if clinically indicated. Tissues will be tested for c-myc and phosphorylated glucocorticoid receptor (p-GR) levels using validated protocols at a central laboratory. Participants will be followed weekly for up to 12 weeks or until complete wound healing (whichever occurs first). One final assessment 2 weeks after complete wound healing will occur to confirm healing.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
140
University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Stanford University
Stanford, California, United States
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Proportion of participants with complete wound healing by week 12, defined as complete wound closure where there is skin re-epithelialization without drainage or dressing requirements
Time frame: Up to 12 weeks
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