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Funded Project Details - FY2021




Project Number:

I01CX001503-01A1
Title: Beta Adrenergic Antagonist For The Healing of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Principal Investigator:

Sara Dahle

Location: Martinez, CA
Congressional District Code: 7
Research Service: Clinical Science R&D
Project Period: April 2018 - March 2023
FY 2021 Funding Amount: $173,913
Total Award Amount
(all years):		 $708,813
Abstract: View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER
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Excerpt:

Intro: This study will investigate the safety and efficacy of using timolol, a non-selective beta adrenergic antagonist (BAA), topically to treat diabetic foot ulcers. We hypothesize that topical timolol is more effective in achieving wound closure than using the standard of care (SOC) treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, and is a safe therapeutic alternative. Research Design/Methods: The study is a Phase 2 randomized, double blinded, controlled and parallel-group clinical trial with 2 treatment...


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