Feasibility of VLCD in Type 2 diabetes and foot ulcers
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the feasibility of a dietetic led Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) intervention, for patients with Type 2 diabetes and non-healing neuropathic foot ulcers; targeting, blood glucose (HbA1C); weight; effect on wound healing and Quality of Life
IRAS ID
267086
Contact name
Elaine Jennings
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 4 months, 2 days
Research summary
This study will explore the feasibility of using Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) for adults with Type 2 diabetes and non-healing neuropathic foot ulcers. The VLCD is known to be a safe and effective treatment for people with Type 2 diabetes, particularly early on in the disease process. However, the impact or feasibility is not known at the point in the Type 2 diabetes care pathway when a person is being treated for neuropathic foot ulcers. Adults, between 18 and 75 years will be eligible to participate in this study. This study intervention will be led by a specialist diabetes dietitian, experienced in delivering the VLCD with patients with Type 2 diabetes. It will be delivered within the podiatry ulcer service at a general hospital. The study will use case study methodology to investigate up to three subjects. Qualitative and quantitative data will be collected( weight, ulcer size, blood glucose control ( HbA1c) and mental wellbeing scores). Eligible patients will receive dietetic led 8 week VLCD and a suitable diet plan for longer term diet. The intervention will take up to 15 weeks in total.
REC name
Wales REC 4
REC reference
19/WA/0233
Date of REC Opinion
11 Sep 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion