Use of Thermography for the Prevention and Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Termography.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Diabetic Foot, Diabetic Neuropathies, Diabetic Angiopathy. Basic parameters: 40 years — 80 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Spain
- Next step
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Overview
Diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus that can lead to ulcerations, infections and, in extreme cases, amputations. Early detection of changes in skin temperature can help prevent these complications. Infrared thermography is a noninvasive technique that allows the visualization and quantification of skin temperature and could be an effective tool for the early detection of alterations in diabetic foot. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of infrared thermography in the early detection and diagnosis of diabetic foot, comparing the temperatures of the feet of healthy subjects and subjects with diabetic foot.
Detailed description
Significant differences in foot temperatures are expected to be found between subjects with diabetic foot and healthy subjects. It is anticipated that areas of the foot at higher risk of ulceration in subjects with diabetic foot will show higher temperatures due to inflammation and changes in blood perfusion.
The results of the study could validate the use of thermography as an early detection and monitoring tool in patients at risk of developing diabetic foot. This could allow early and personalized interventions to prevent serious complications.
Interventions
- Diagnostic test Termography
Thermographic images of both feet will be taken in multiple views (dorsal, plantar, lateral).
Primary outcome measures
- Temperature maximun [Time frame: One measurement will be taken at the start of the study and another measurement the following year.]
- Temperature minimum [Time frame: One measurement will be taken at the start of the study and another measurement the following year.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
Subjects of both sexes. Age between 40 and 80 years. Diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus (for the case group). Absence of acute inflammatory diseases in the control group. Signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Skin diseases that affect the interpretation of thermography. Recent treatment with medications that affect peripheral circulation. History of lower limb amputation.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
Study locations
Spain · 1 center
- University of Seville — Seville
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06485362 · TERMOGRAPGY-DIABETICFOOT