Efficacy of 3D printed orthotics in a clinical setting

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Efficacy of 3D printed orthotics for the reduction of forefoot plantar pressure in the diabetic foot

• IRAS ID

  156589

• Contact name

  Christopher Nester

• Contact email

  c.j.nester@salford.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Salford

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 9 months, 30 days

• Research summary

  This study will assess the ability of different orthotic insoles, produced by different means, to reduce the level of pressure under the forefoot and thus their suitability to treat or manage at risk areas of the diabetic foot. This study involves a researcher measuring the pressures across the bottom of the foot while walking wearing foot orthoses.

• REC name

  North East - York Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  15/NE/0008

• Date of REC Opinion

  5 Feb 2015

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion