Effect of podiatry intervention on foot ulceration and amputations in adults on dialysis

Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: Foot ulceration; Amputation; End-stage renal disease; Renal and Urogenital - Kidney disease; Skin - Other skin conditions

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000994280
• Lead Sponsor: St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-06-14
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be eligible if they have end-stage renal disease and are clinically stable on haemodialysis, are at least 18 years of age, and are cognitively aware.

Exclusion Criteria

Those with a current foot ulcer or existing podiatry interventions in place will be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Foot ulceration - participant interview, visual inspection, foot ulcer assessment form and review of medical records[ 12 months post-intervention commencement];Amputation - participant interview, visual inspection and review of medical records[ 12 months post-intervention commencement]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Episodes of infection of the foot or lower limb - participant interview and review of medical records[ 12 months post-intervention commencement];Foot-related hospitalisations - participant interview and review of medical records[ 12 months post-intervention commencement];Revascularisation procedures of the lower limb - participant interview and review of medical records[ 12 months post-intervention commencement];Foot-related mortality (i.e. systemic sepsis secondary to foot ulcer infection) - review of medical records[ 12 months post-intervention commencement]