Shoe size showdown: can the right fit prevent diabetic foot ulcers?

NCT ID NCT06025422

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at how well different shoe fit guidelines work for people with diabetes who have lost feeling in their feet. Researchers measured foot pressure and temperature in 26 participants while they walked in shoes with different toe gaps. The goal was to find which fit best reduces pressure that can lead to foot ulcers.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Leicester Diabetes Centre

    Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW, United Kingdom

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