Lifestyle intervention to prevent diabetic foot ulcers from coming back

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a lifestyle-focused program designed to help individuals with a history of healed diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) maintain daily routines that promote foot care and diabetes management. The intervention, led by trained occupational therapists, aims to improve adherence to wearing special footwear and managing glucose levels to prevent the recurrence of DFUs. By addressing non-medical factors that hinder treatment adherence, the study seeks to enhance the quality of life for participants and reduce the risk of serious complications such as amputations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \>= 21 years
* Healed diabetic foot ulcer within the past twelve months
* Able to walk independently (use of a cane is acceptable)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current active diabetic foot ulcer
* History of amputation beside toe or part of the foot
* Non-ambulatory at baseline
* Self-reported deafness/blindness.

Where it's running

• Keck Hospital of USC
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
• Los Angeles General Medical Center
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting
• Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
  Downey, California, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tze Woei Tan — University of Southern California
• Study coordinator: Tze-Woei Tan, MD
• Email: tze-woei.tan@med.usc.edu
• Phone: 3234426835

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.