The Effect of Thermal Evaluation in Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcer

August 28, 2023 updated by: Fatma Özkal

The Effect of Thermal Evaluation in Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Randomized Controlled Trial

The study was planned as a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial to determine the effect of thermal evaluation in preventing diabetic foot ulcers in patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM).

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease caused by insufficient production of insulin hormone in the pancreas gland or inefficient use of the insulin produced. Diabetic neuropathy that occurs in 60-70% of patients with DM is reported to be the most important factor increasing the risk of diabetic foot. Determining risk factors in diabetic foot and attempting to eliminate or mitigate these factors have been found to be a simple, inexpensive and evidence-based tool that can be used at home by patients. This study will contribute to the current literature on the effectiveness of thermal assessment in preventing diabetic foot ulcers. The study was planned as a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial to determine the effect of thermal assessment on preventing diabetic foot ulcers in patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM). For the sample of the study, compared to those with thermal evaluation, the study reported that the probability of developing diabetic feet was 10.3 times higher than those without thermal evaluation program, 48 patients (thermal evaluation group: 24 people; control group: 24 people) were included in the study. It was decided that 30 patients were lost during data collection and 35 patients were included in each study group and the study was completed with a total of 70 patients. The patients included in the study will be assigned to the experimental group (thermal evaluation group) and control group by block randomization method according to the randomization list in a ratio of 1: 1. In the study, block randomization was performed by a statistician based on the current disease year (diabetes year) and the degree of diabetic foot risk.

For the implementation of the study, permission was obtained from the ethics committee of Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical Faculty, Non-Drug and Medical Device Research Ethics Committee, and work permit was obtained from Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical Faculty Hospital Chief Physician. Patients included in the study sample will be informed before the study that the purpose of the study and participation in the study is in line with the principle of volunteering, and "Informing and Consent of Volunteers Consent Form" will be signed.

Data collection tools;

  • Personal Information Form,
  • Chart to Record Diabetic Foot Risk Assessment Findings
  • Structured Daily Foot Care Form,
  • Evaluation Charts to be Given to Patients During Discharge

Independent variables

  • Identifying features of patients
  • Features of patients associated with Diabetes Mellitus and its treatment
  • Diabetic foot risk assessment results
  • Foot care initiatives

Dependent Variables

- Development of diabetic foot ulcer

Evaluation of the Data

In the evaluation of the descriptive data obtained from the research, number, percentage, average and standard deviation will be used; The conformity of the data to normal distribution will be determined by Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and normal distribution curve, Skewness and Kurtosis test, and when the data show normal distribution, parametric tests will be used, and nonparametric tests will be used in the analysis of data that do not conform to the normal distribution. Significance will be evaluated within the confidence interval of 95%, p <0.05 will be taken.

İmplementation of the research

After vascular evaluation, neuropathy evaluation, and physical evaluation of the foot, individuals with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes aged 18 and over will be formed the sample group. Once the sample group is determined, participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups.

Participants in the experimental group will be given foot care in the clinic and will be taught to the patient and / or their relatives. The foot care video will be uploaded to the patient and / or relative's phone. Thermal evaluation will be done. The application of the thermal evaluation, the foot areas to be applied and how to record the results of the application will be taught to the patient and / or their relatives. In addition, the thermal evaluation video will be uploaded to the phone of the patient and / or their relative. While the participants in the experimental group were discharged; Blood glucose monitoring chart, Checklist to record foot care interventions, Thermal evaluation registration form, Daily step number registration form will be provided and participants will be invited to check every 2 months.

Participants in the control group will be given foot care in the clinic and will be taught to the patient and / or their relatives. The foot care video will be uploaded to the patient and / or relative's phone.While the participants in the control group were discharged; Blood glucose monitoring chart, Checklist to record foot care interventions will be provided and participants will be invited to check every 2 months.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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70

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Konya, Turkey, 42080
        • Necmettin Erbakan University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 and over
  • Volunteer
  • Sign the informed consent form
  • Diagnosed with type II Diabetes Mellitus
  • No diabetic foot ulcer
  • Patients with no foot or toe amputation will be admitted.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Does not sign the informed consent form
  • Without a smart phone
  • Diagnosed with Type I Diabetes Mellitus,
  • Patients with diabetic foot ulcers
  • With ankle / arm index <0.9 and >1.30,

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: thermal evaluation and foot care
Participants in the experimental group will be given foot care in the clinic and will be taught to the patient and / or their relatives. The foot care video will be uploaded to the patient and / or relative's phone. Thermal evaluation will be done. The application of the thermal evaluation, the foot areas to be applied and how to record the results of the application will be taught to the patient and / or their relatives. In addition, the thermal evaluation video will be uploaded to the phone of the patient and / or their relative. While the participants in the experimental group were discharged; Blood glucose monitoring chart, Checklist to record foot care interventions, Thermal evaluation registration form, Daily step number registration form will be provided and participants will be invited to check every 2 months.
Other: Thermal Evaluation and Foot Care
Participants in the experimental group will be given foot care and thermal evaluation in the clinic and will be taught to the patient and / or their relatives. Thermal evaluation and foot care video will be uploaded to the patient and / or relative's phone.
Other: foot care
Participants in the control group will be given foot care in the clinic and will be taught to the patient and / or their relatives. The foot care video will be uploaded to the patient and / or relative's phone.While the participants in the control group were discharged; Blood glucose monitoring chart, Checklist to record foot care interventions will be provided and participants will be invited to check every 2 months.
Other: Foot Care
Participants in the control group will be given foot care in the clinic and will be taught to the patient and / or their relatives. Foot care video will be uploaded to the patient and / or relative's phone.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percentage of patients developing a foot ulcer
Time Frame: 2 months after the first assessment
There will be a correlation between diabetic foot development and high temperature values obtained from thermal evaluation.
2 months after the first assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in blood sugar values
Time Frame: 2-month intervals until 1-year follow-up
Changes in blood sugar levels in both groups for 12 months every 2 months
2-month intervals until 1-year follow-up
Change in foot care practices
Time Frame: 2-month intervals until 1-year follow-up
Change in foot care practices for 12 months every 2 months in both groups
2-month intervals until 1-year follow-up

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Fatma Özkal

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Necmettin Erbakan University

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: FATMA ÖZKAL, Necmettin Erbakan University
  • Study Director: Serpil YÜKSEL, Phd, Necmettin Erbakan University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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September 15, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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June 15, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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June 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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July 2, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 17, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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July 21, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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August 30, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 28, 2023

Last Verified

Last Verified

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July 1, 2020

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • FOzkal

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

Study Protocol

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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