Diabetes Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Diabetes
Conditions
Interventions
Currently patients are issued with a poron insole designed according to the clinical examination of the foot. Patients who fit the inclusion criteria will be given information regarding the study at t
Sponsors
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Able to walk a minimum of five metres unaided 2. New referral to podiatry 3. Presenting with plantar callus at initial podiatry assessment 4. No previous insole treatment 5. Aged greater than 18 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to walk a minimum of five metres unaided 2. Current ulceration 3. Previous insole treatment 4. Non-diabetes related medical problems affecting the lower limbs 5. Lower limb amputation at any level 6. Unclear diabetes diagnosis 7. Congenital foot deformities 8. Charcot foot changes 9. Previous foot or ankle surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate whether custom made insoles for diabetic patients which are guided in design by the pedobarograph data are more effective in reducing skin damage/callus/ulceration than those assessed via current clinical practice. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate how neuropathy, ischaemia and deformity affect the outcome of using an insole. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed