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Care home foot health under the microscope: study aims to prevent painful problems

NCT ID NCT07688837

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: King's College London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how foot care is currently handled in care homes for older adults. Researchers will survey care staff and interview residents, families, and managers to understand what people know and do about foot health. The goal is to find gaps and opportunities to improve foot care practices and prevent common foot problems.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better foot care guidelines and training for care home staff, reducing foot problems in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly improve foot health, and findings may not apply to all care homes.

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Participants

About 200 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

England

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Task 1 National Survey * Care staff working in residential care home settings. Care staff will have responsibility for the personal care of residents (aged 65+ years) within the care home setting. This includes agency staff with at least 6-months experience working in care homes. * Staff working in the residential care home sector (e.g. care home managers) and in regular contact with care home residents (e.g. nursing staff) will also be eligible to participate. * Care homes will be providing 24/7 in-person support, and this is inclusive of residential care home, nursing care homes, specialist dementia care or nursing home, dual-registered care homes and extra care housing (assisted living or very sheltered housing). * All geographical regions in England inclusive of multi-ethnic, urban, and rural populations. * Aged over 18 years of age. Task 2 Qualitative interviews * Care home staff (including carers, care home managers and nursing staff) currently working in the care home environment and with at least 6-months' experience of working in this environment, with experience of providing personal care. This includes agency staff. * Care home residents with experience of foot care needs. * Family/friends of residents who are involved in their care planning/provision. * Family caregivers will include spousal, sibling, and parent/child relations. * All participants must have capacity to give informed consent. * All participants must be able to take part in an interview in English. * Aged over 18 years of age. * Where a virtual interview is requested, access to the appropriate technology. Exclusion Criteria: Task 1 National Survey * Residents living within care home and/or their family members. * Care staff working in non-care home sector(s) e.g. domiciliary care. * Staff in non- care roles (e.g. catering or maintenance) Task 2 Qualitative interviews * Care staff working in non-care home sector(s) e.g. domiciliary care. * Staff in non- care roles (e.g. catering or maintenance) * Those determined not to have mental capacity to consent to participation, in line with the Mental Capacity Act. * Care home residents with communication impairments which would preclude participation in the interview even with reasonable adjustments. * Unable to take part in an interview in English language.

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Conditions

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Foot Deformities

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FOOT Foot & ankle Foot and ankle disorders Foot care Foot complications Foot deformity

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