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