Can the right words prevent diabetic foot ulcers? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07581262
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the way health information is presented can help people with diabetes better understand their risk of developing foot ulcers. Researchers will compare two types of messages—one focusing on the benefits of good foot care, the other on the risks of neglecting it—against standard care. The goal is to see which approach improves patients' risk perception and foot care habits over a 3-month period.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 90 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years old with good communication and cognitive abilities. 2. Meet the World Health Organization (WHO) diagnostic criteria for Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. 3. Meet the diagnostic criteria for high-risk diabetic foot according to the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) 2023 standards. 4. Proficient in the use of a smartphone and related applications (e.g., WeChat). 5. Voluntarily participate in the study and provide signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with impaired consciousness, severe organ dysfunction, or other physical disabilities that lead to being bedbound or unable to perform foot care. 2. Patients with peripheral neuropathy caused by non-diabetic factors (e.g., toxic, nutritional, or hereditary neuropathies). 3. Patients with gestational diabetes or those with pre-existing diabetes who are currently pregnant.
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