Tele-Exercise Platform for Plantar Wound Healing

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES · May 28, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new telemedicine platform designed to help people with diabetic foot ulcers heal their wounds and maintain muscle strength in their legs. The platform includes video chats, interactive games that encourage foot and ankle exercises, and real-time feedback for doctors to check how well the patients are doing. The goal is to see if this innovative approach can improve blood flow to the feet, speed up healing, and prevent further complications.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be adults aged 18 and older who have a diabetic foot ulcer and can walk independently at home. They should also be willing to give their consent to join the study. However, individuals with certain conditions, such as long-term wounds, serious diabetes-related complications, or those unable to attend clinic visits, will not be included. Participants can expect to engage in regular exercises through the telemedicine platform and receive support from healthcare professionals throughout the process. This study is currently active but not recruiting new participants.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Male or female adults (age 18 years and older)
• • Having Diabetic foot ulcer
• • Ambulatory (in the home without the aid of another person)
• • Willing and able to provide informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Foot wound present for more than a year
• • HbA1c \> 12%
• • ABI index limb is \<0.60 and/or they are being considered for revascularization within the course of the study
• • Ulcer involving bone or tendon
• • Ulcer not caused by diabetes
• • Fully confined to a wheelchair
• • Any condition limiting the ability to engage in Tele-FootX exercise routine such as major cognitive decline, and major visual or hearing problem
• • Unable or unwilling to attend prescribed clinic visits