A smartphone app to help people care for diabetic foot ulcers
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a smartphone app called DiaFootCare that helps you take better care of your diabetic foot ulcer at home. If it works, you might heal faster and avoid serious problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- You have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
- You have an active foot ulcer (an open sore) related to diabetes.
- You are currently receiving foot care at the National Diabetes and Endocrine Centre in Oman.
- You have a smartphone that can go online and you can use it.
- You understand Arabic and can use the DiaFootCare app after being shown how.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and take part for 3 months.
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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