SynthesisFrontiers in endocrinology2026
Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells combined with intramuscular injection promote the healing of diabetic foot ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent a debilitating complication of diabetes characterized by high rates of morbidity and mortality, yet conventional management often yields limited efficacy. Although cell-based therapies offer a promising therapeutic avenue, their clinical efficacy and optimal target populations remain to be definitively established. Methods: We searched databases including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure from inception to November 2025 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Study quality was assessed using the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials. Meta-analysis, subgroup analysis, and heterogeneity analysis were performed using R software (version 4.3.3). Sensitivity analysis was conducted via the leave-one-out method. Results: Thirty-two RCTs involving 2059 patients were included, assessing nine core outcomes including ulcer healing rate and amputation rate. Pooled analysis demonstrated that cell therapy significantly improved the ulcer healing rate (OR = 4.64, 95% CI: 3.11 to 6.90), reduced the amputation rate (OR = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.18 to 0.49), enhanced limb perfusion (ABI MD = 0.14, 95% CI: 0.05 to 0.22; TcPO Conclusion: Cell therapy shows significant potential as an adjuvant treatment for DFUs. Current evidence suggests that a protocol utilizing autologous BMMSCs within a medium-to-high dose range (targeting 1×10 Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD420251247289.
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