Accuracy and reliability of the Ipswich Touch Test in identifying Loss of Protective Sensation among diabetic patients.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20230127004

Enrollment

283

Registered

2023-01-27

Start date

2022-02-10

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

diabetes mellitus diabetes mellitus, protective sensation, Ipswich touch test

Interventions

Diabetic patients attending a diabetes outpatient clinic during their routine annual foot check-up

Screening

Diabetic neuropathy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. type 1 or type 2 DM 2. interested in participating in this study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. active foot ulceration in the assessed area 2. any kind of lower extremity amputation 3. non-diabetic causes of the insensate foot such as sequelae of cerebrovascular disease, lumbosacral radiculopathy, or peripheral neuropathy of an origin other than diabetes (i.e., Guillain-Barre Syndrome, malignancy, chronic kidney disease, cirrhosis, hypothyroidism, or were taking neurotoxic)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Accuracy one time point Ipswich touch test	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Reliability one time point Ipswich touch test	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNantawan Koonalinthip

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

col_kate@hotmail.com66929264562

Outcome results

None listed

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