Finally, it is believed that the ease of application and ease of treatment will result in self-reported patient satisfaction and compliance. It is expected that the results of this research will bring to the field of wound healing considerable new information that will modify the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Participants in the study will wear a sock at night that will either be giving a subsensory electrical stimulation or no stimulation at all. Physicians and patients alike are kept unaware of this distinction so as to prevent research bias. Diabetic patients with foot wounds of at least one month old may be considered for participation.
Participants receive a small reimbursement for successful completion of the study.