Can a walking test predict diabetic foot ulcers?

NCT ID NCT07164495

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is looking for 120 adults with type 2 diabetes to help researchers understand why some people develop high pressure on their feet while walking. High foot pressure can lead to painful ulcers. The goal is to find simple measurements that can predict this risk and create a model to help doctors prevent foot problems in the future.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple way to predict which diabetes patients are at risk for foot ulcers, allowing for early prevention.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The model needs to be tested in larger, more diverse groups before it can be used in clinics.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETE TYPE 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

China Medical University, Department of Physical Therapy
RECRUITING

Taichung, Taiwan, 406040, Taiwan

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