Diabetic foot ulcer Home monitoring Skin temperature Diabetische voet ulcer Thuis monitoring Huidtemperatuur
Conditions
Interventions
This pilot study intends to describe the skin temperature changes of the foot in twenty patients with diabetes during the day. The aim of the study is to gain knowledge about skintemperature changes o
Sponsors
Dr. J.J. van Netten
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Type 1 or 2 diabetes - Simms' classification 1 or 2 - No ulcer on the feet or legs - No major amputation - Aged 18 years or older - Body temperature below 38°C - No clinical signs of foot Infection. - Able to use the thermometer and equipment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Critical ischemia, defined as an ankle brachial index < 0.6 or toe pressure < 30 mmHg
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To investigate changes during the day of the difference in skin temperature between the six contralateral spots in the feet of people with diabetes | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Activity, body temperature and environmental temperature | — |
Contacts
Public ContactA.M. Wijlens
Saxion university of applied sciences - School of health, Podiatry department
Outcome results
None listed