Shoe fit rules put to the test for diabetic foot health
NCT ID NCT06025422
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how different shoe fit guidelines affect pressure inside the shoe for people with diabetes and nerve damage. Researchers measured foot pressure while 26 participants walked in standardized shoes with different toe gap sizes. The goal was to see which fit guideline best reduces pressure that can lead to foot ulcers.
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 better footwear recommendations to reduce foot ulcers in people with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures pressure, not actual ulcer prevention.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Leicester Diabetes Centre
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PW, United Kingdom
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