Do stretching exercises reduce plantar pressure in the at-risk diabetic foot?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: utritional, Metabolic, Endocrine: Diabetes; Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine; Diabetes

• Registration Number: ISRCTN46861855
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2003-09-12
• Study Completion: 2003-10-31
• Last Update Posted: 21 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1. Diabetic subjects attending the Diabetes and Vascular Centre and local chiropody clinics will be considered for the trial
2. Over 35 years of age
3. Diabetes mellitus
4. Peripheral sensory neuropathy

Exclusion Criteria

1. Arthritic conditions (e.g., osteo/rheumatoid)
2. Partial amputation
3. Previous severe trauma (fracture/tendon rupture/charcots)
4. Excessive scar tissue
5. Surgical intervention
6. Severe gait disturbance
7. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
8. Known collagen disorders

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> This is a pilot study that aims to provide preliminary data to test the hypothesis that regular stretching exercises of the foot and ankle will reduce the risk of ulceration in diabetic, neuropathic feet by improving the range of movement of the ankle and hence lower peak plantar pressures. We will evaluate using a randomised control study of a home treatment plan where diabetic patients with neuropathy and limited joint mobility are taught to use regular stretching exercises.<br><br> Study endpoints: To assess if this treatment (compared to no treatment):<br> 1. Increases the range of movement at the ankle joint<br> 2. Reduces peak plantar pressure<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ot provided at time of registration