Characteristics of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients

NCT07188337 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 114627
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study examines the demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of patients with diabetic foot ulcers admitted to 5 Azar Hospital, Gorgan, in 2024. By analyzing factors such as Hb, WBC, HbA1C, ESR, and CRP in relation to ulcer severity, the study aims to identify predictors of outcomes and support more effective prevention and management strategies

Conditions

Diabetic Foot Ulcer; Diabetes Complications

Keywords

diabetic foot ulcer; diabetes mellitus; amputation; neuropathy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Severity of diabetic foot ulcer (measured by Wagner classification at admission)

  Measured by Wagner classification

  Baseline

• Laboratory parameters and ulcer grade

  Association between Hb, WBC, HbA1C, ESR, and CRP levels with Wagner ulcer grade

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Duration of diabetes until ulcer onset

  Baseline

• Smoking status and ulcer severity

  Baseline

• Treatment outcomes

  At hospital discharge (average of 10 days)

• Ulcer recurrence

  During 12-month follow-up (based on records)

• Demographic distribution

  Baseline

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of approximately 200 patients with diabetic foot ulcers admitted to 5 Azar Hospital, Gorgan, during 2024. Patients will be identified retrospectively from hospital medical records. Both demographic and clinical data, as well as laboratory findings, will be extracted for analysis

You may qualify if:

• Patients admitted to 5 Azar Hospital, Gorgan, in 2024
• Diagnosis of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) confirmed by medical records
• Complete demographic, clinical, and laboratory data available in medical files

You may not qualify if:

• Incomplete or missing medical records
• Patients with foot ulcers of non-diabetic etiology
• Patients whose key laboratory data are unavailable

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Golestan University of Medical sciences: lead

Study Sites (1)

5Th Azar Medical Center

Gorgan, Outside of the US, 4917956808, Iran

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetic Foot; Diabetes Complications; Diabetes Mellitus

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetic Angiopathies; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Foot Ulcer; Leg Ulcer; Skin Ulcer; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases; Diabetic Neuropathies; Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Pezhman Kharazm

CONTACT

09111751861; pezhmankh@goums.ac.ir

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery, Golestan University of Medical Sciences

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 31, 2025
• First Posted: September 23, 2025
• Study Start: July 27, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2025
• Study Completion: November 1, 2025
• Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL

Locations

IR (1)