Measuring foot calluses in people with and without diabetes
Part of Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study measures how hard and thick a foot callus (plantar hyperkeratosis) is in people with and without diabetes. It uses a gentle, noninvasive device to see if the callus characteristics differ between groups, which may help prevent future foot problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have at least one hard, thickened spot (callus or corn) on the bottom of your foot, but the skin is not broken open
- If you have diabetes, you must not have had a foot ulcer in the last year or have an active foot sore now
- You must be able to stand on your own for at least 30 seconds
- You have not had foot surgery in the last 6 months, and you have not used callus-removing creams or had the callus removed by a doctor in the last 15 days
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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