Charcot Foot Risk Factors in People with Diabetes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people with diabetes develop a rare foot condition called Charcot foot, which causes weakened bones and joint damage. It focuses on inflammation and other health issues that may raise risk.
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Who can take part
- You must be an adult with diabetes mellitus and willing to participate.
- You must not have nerve damage in your legs caused by something other than diabetes.
- You must not have had a serious injury that damaged the nerves in your legs.
- You must not be taking corticosteroid medications regularly.
- You must not have a history of smoking, cancer, or kidney problems not caused by diabetes.
- You must not have iron deficiency anemia, very high triglycerides, or high bilirubin levels affecting blood sugar tests.
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