Optimizing diabetes foot care using eHealth tools
Optimized Care of People With Diabetes and Foot Complication in Primary Care
This study is testing a new way to use digital tools to help people with diabetes take better care of their feet and prevent foot ulcers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sahlgrenska University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT05692778 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to create and evaluate a new management approach for preventing diabetic foot ulcers through the use of eHealth tools. It focuses on validating the effectiveness and reliability of a structured foot assessment method called 'D-Foot CARE' and gathers insights from healthcare professionals and patients on their experiences with foot examinations. The study employs questionnaires and interviews to explore the design of future foot examinations and factors influencing footwear choices among patients with diabetes. The goal is to enhance foot care practices in primary care settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with diabetes being treated in Region Västra Götaland who can understand spoken and written Swedish.
Not a fit: Patients who do not understand spoken and written Swedish will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the incidence of diabetic foot ulcers among patients with diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with eHealth approaches in managing diabetes, but this specific method is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria patients: * Persons with diabetes being treated in Region Västra Götaland * Understand spoken and written Swedish Exclusion Criteria: • Not understand spoken and written Swedish Inclusion Criteria healthcare professionals: * Professionals working with patients with diabetes having foot complications. * Working in Region Västra Götaland * Understand spoken and written Swedish
Where this trial is running
Gothenburg
- Departmetn of Prosthetics & Orthotics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital — Gothenburg, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ulla Hellstrand Tang, PhD
- Email: ulla.tang@vgregion.se
- Phone: 0046706397913
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.