FOOTSAK
Footwear Self-Assessment Kit for people with diabetes at risk of ulceration – A feasibility study
Study title
Correctly fitting footwear plays an important role in preventing foot ulcers in people with diabetes
Background
This is a research study to help discover the effects that recommended footwear fit guidelines assess the accuracy, reliability and ease of use tools and instructions for measuring feet and footwear to assess whether footwear has adequate length and width.
Study aims
The study is looking for individuals aged 18+ who have diabetes (either type 1 or 2) without any significant foot deformity or prior amputation.
Study summary
Study progress
Actively recruiting now
The study is funded by a University of Leicester MRC IAA grant. It is also supported by the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre.
Funding and sponsorship
Not available at present
Study publications
Research team
CI: Ehtasham Ahmad
PI: Petra Jones