Virtual education for diabetes foot care in Ethiopia
Feasibility of Virtual Simulation-Based Diabetes Foot Care Education in Patients With Diabetes in Ethiopia
This study is testing if virtual education can help adults with type II diabetes in Ethiopia learn better foot care practices.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Queen's University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gondar, Amhara) |
| Trial ID | NCT04841291 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility of using virtual simulation-based education to improve foot care knowledge and practices among patients with diabetes in Ethiopia. It aims to determine whether this innovative approach is practical and acceptable for enhancing diabetes foot self-care. The study will assess the impact of the education on patients' knowledge, behavior, efficacy, and health beliefs regarding foot care. Participants will be adult patients with type II diabetes receiving care at a specific hospital.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients aged 18 and older with type II diabetes who are receiving follow-up care at the University of Gondar tertiary referral hospital.
Not a fit: Patients with type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, or those who have recently attended a diabetes education program may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve foot care practices among diabetes patients, potentially reducing complications.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of virtual education is gaining traction, this specific application in diabetes foot care education is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (18 years of age or older). * Type II diabetes mellitus patients who are on diabetes follow-up at University of Gondar tertiary referral hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes * Patients who previously attended any form of formal Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) program /documented/ in the past three months. * Individuals with documented severe cognitive impairment * Individuals with documented visual impairment that diminished their ability to navigate the game * Terminally ill individuals * Individuals without the ability to read or understand the Amharic consent documentation
Where this trial is running
Gondar, Amhara
- University of Gondar Referral Hospital — Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fisseha Zewdu Amdie, Msc. — School of Nursing, Queen's University
- Study coordinator: Fisseha Zewdu Amdie, Msc.
- Email: 18fza@queensu.ca
- Phone: 251-918-046567
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.