Measuring foot calluses in healthy people and people with diabetes
Part of Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study aims to accurately measure foot calluses using a special device. The goal is to compare measurements between people with diabetes and those without, to better understand and prevent foot problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You need at least one callus (thick, hardened skin) on the bottom of your foot.
- The skin on your foot must be intact, with no open sores or breaks in the skin.
- You must be able to stand without help for at least 30 seconds.
- If you have diabetes, you must not have had a foot ulcer in the last year, and you must not have severe nerve damage or poor blood flow in your legs.
- You must not have had foot surgery in the last 6 months or used callus-removing creams or treatments 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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