Preventing foot sores in diabetes
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at ways to prevent foot sores in people with type 2 diabetes. It enrolls two groups: those at risk but without past sores, and those whose sores have healed for at least 6 months.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You must have type 2 diabetes.
- You must either have a mild to moderate risk of foot sores and have never had one (Grade 2), or have had a foot sore that is fully healed for at least 6 months (Grade 3).
- You cannot have an active infection or cancer.
- You cannot be taking immune-suppressing drugs or steroids.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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