STRIDER
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Study of Pressure Sensing Insoles in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Recovery (STRIDER).
IRAS ID
272740
Contact name
Dinesh Selvarajah
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 0 days
Research summary
One in four people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer. One in five people with a foot ulcer requires an amputation which is devastating for them and their family. It is also costly for the NHS. The numbers of amputations are rising and urgent action is needed to reverse this trend. Most lower limb amputations start with ulcers and can be prevented with early recognition and specialist wound care. One of the most vital aspects of good ulcer care is reducing the pressure on the ulcer when walking or standing. This prevents further skin damage and speeds up ulcer healing.
The aim of this feasibility study is to examine key elements of a future definitive study that will examine if a new smart shoe insole system which monitors foot pressures is able to accelerate the healing process.
REC name
Wales REC 6
REC reference
20/WA/0085
Date of REC Opinion
25 Feb 2020
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion