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Offloading Interventions for Diabetic Foot Problems in Upper Egypt

NCT03215953 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 68

Last updated 2020-07-15

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Offloading is the concept of relieving pressure to help prevent/cure plantar ulcers, especially in diabetic patients. Many forms of offloading are available, with many limitations to apply in clinical practice. In this study, the investigators compare cast shoe with removable walker considering effectiveness, complications, compliance and patient's appreciation.

Conditions

  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Interventions

DEVICE

cast shoe

ankle-high, custom-made, well-moulded cast shoe

DEVICE

removable walker

Prefabricated especially designed for relieving load on the foot

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Walaa A Khalifa, MD · Assiut University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-02-01
Primary Completion
2020-08-01
Completion
2020-09-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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