Could siliconepads replace foam to protect diabetic feet?
NCT ID NCT07172763
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of foot pads—siliconepads and felted foam—to see which one better reduces pressure under the ball of the foot in people with diabetes who are at high risk for foot ulcers. Researchers will measure pressure relief and ask participants about comfort and convenience. The goal is to find a better way to prevent foot sores.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Siliconepad and felted foam (both are pads placed under the foot to reduce pressure)
- What this could lead to
- If siliconepads work as well as felted foam, they could offer a more comfortable and convenient option to help prevent foot ulcers in people with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (80 participants) that only measures pressure reduction over 48 hours, not actual ulcer prevention. Results may not translate to real-world use or long-term benefit.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy
- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diabetes, Peripheral neuropathy, able to walk 5 minutes, able to sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * No diabetes, No neuropathy, not able to walk without walking aid, not able to sign informed consent
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