MiFoot RCT
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A Multifactorial Intervention to Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and Current or Previous Diabetes-related Foot Ulcers - randomised controlled trial (MiFoot RCT)
IRAS ID
322098
Contact name
Kamlesh Khunti
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leicester
Duration of Study in the UK
3 years, 5 months, 31 days
Research summary
Background to the research
People with Type 2 diabetes and either a current or previous diabetes-related foot ulcer are often at high risk for future heart problems, such as heart attacks or strokes. This may be caused by different factors such as difficulty in being physically active, or managing their often complex condition. People might also find it more difficult to do every-day activities that are important to them, feel more anxious or depressed, and may need to use healthcare services more often. Healthcare for people with diabetes-related foot ulcers is usually focussed on treating the ulcer, and not preventing long-term heart problems.
What is MiFoot RCT?
The MiFoot RCT is a research study that will test a programme designed to improve heart health in people with diabetes and diabetes-related foot ulcers.
MiFoot programme aims to help people to better manage their condition, receive the most up to date care and be more physically active.
The MiFoot programme will include:
• Group-based education and exercise sessions
• One to one session with a health care professional
• An online platform designed to support patients to live a healthy lifestyleWe want to see whether the MiFoot programme can improve the health of people with current or previous diabetes-related foot ulcers, and if it is good value for money.
What does the study involve?
The study lasts 2 years, involves face-to-face visits to participants local hospital, the completion of questionnaires and the wearing of an activity monitor to measure your physical activity.
Who can take part?
Eligible participants must meet all the inclusion criteria and not meet any of the exclusion criteria.
REC name
North East - York Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/NE/0136
Date of REC Opinion
14 Jul 2023
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion