Adapting lifestyle offloading for diabetic foot ulcers
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a lifestyle-based offloading program for people with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). It aims to see if a tailored approach can help healing and prevent complications, using telehealth for support.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 or older
- You have a current diabetic foot ulcer that needs offloading (taking pressure off the wound)
- You can walk on your own or with a cane or walker
- You have internet access and a device for telehealth visits
- You expect to live more than one year
- You can understand and agree to the study (provide informed consent)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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