Diabetic Foot Self Care Programme in Ghana

Family-oriented Diabetic Foot Self-care Programme in Ghana; A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial with nested qualitative interviews at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202201708421484

Enrollment

100

Registered

2022-01-11

Start date

2022-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

Diabetic Foot Self Care Education and Training

Routine or usual care at the diabetic clinic

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria for Persons with Diabetes: Adults aged =18 years with a confirmed diagnosis of type 1 or 2 diabetes Participants fulfil at least one of the following three criteria for definition of high risk for foot ulcers; (i) medically confirmed diagnosis of neuropathy , (ii) previous/healed diabetic foot ulcer or (iii) foot abnormalities at risk of ulcer in the opinion of the investigator (iv) venous insufficiency (skin colour change or temperature difference) (ADA 2018). Have a family caregiver who live with them and/or assisted them in their day-to-day self-care activities and willing to participate in the study with them. Persons who attended the KATH diabetes review clinic or were admitted to the KATH diabetes unit. Able to provide informed consent to participate in the trial. Inclusion criteria for family caregivers: Persons =18 years and living with the individual with diabetes and/or assisted them on daily basis with care activities. Individuals willing to participate in the study and willing to attend appointments with their relative that has diabetes for research related activities Able to provide an informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for persons with diabetes: People with peripheral vascular disease requiring immediate revascularization. Persons with severe mental illness or cognitive impairment Persons with current foot ulcers. Exclusion criteria for family caregivers: Persons with severe mental illness or cognitive impairment Caregivers under 18 years of age Caregivers who are sick and requiring immediate medical attention

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Participants recruitment and retention rate	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Knowledge on diabetic foot;Foot care behaviour;Foot self-care efficacy;Diabetes Distress	—

Countries

Ghana

Contacts

Public ContactJoseph Ngmenesegre Suglo

Kings College London

suglojoseph@gmail.com+233242634299

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026