Volunteer need for study at University of Exeter

[Mae MNSB]

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Hello everyone
I'm Dr Mae Mansoubi, and I'm a researcher at the University of Exeter, Medical School. Currently, we are working on the Happier feet project. In this study, we are developing and testing a smart insole in collaboration with the University of Manchester and Loughborough University, to continuously monitor the condition of people with diabetes and alert them of foot ulceration. If you are diabetic, age over 18, and can attend our lab in Exeter, It would be great if you could help us to test this device. Please see the study flyer attached. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with my email address: m.mansoubi@exeter.ac.uk. "This study has been approved by Mike @everydayupsanddowns"
Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

[Sarahp]

Hi I am in Plymouth and can get to Exeter with a little planning but wouldn’t be three days in a row, is that of any help? Should add I walk with crutches.

 

[Lucyr]

Another study posted as a docx file which isn’t accessible to people using the forum on an iPhone… perhaps you may like to post in a different format as you may get more responses?

 

[Sarahp]

I can open on my iPhone and it’s an old one as well, can I help?

 

[Sarahp]

Hope this displays ok..

Happier Feet – A Smart Insole for Diabetic Foot Ulceration Prevention Project Needs Your Help



If you are 18 years or older and are diagnosed with diabetes (Type I or II),
We invite you to join our study!

You are being invited to take part in a research study investigating a smart insole that may help prevent the development of a diabetic foot ulcer.

What is the aim? Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) develop in over 7% of diabetes cases in the UK, and can develop to the point where the sufferer has to have a lower limb amputated. We have developed a smart insole device that can continuously monitor the condition of the sufferer’s feet and alert them to when they are potentially at risk of ulceration. We have also co-developedthe system to change its shape to adapt and may help prevent these ulcers from occurring. We need diabetic volunteers to test the device.



What is involved?We will give you a pair of specialist shoes that have our insole mounted inside to wear during the experiment. We will then ask you to wear the shoes whilst you a sitting, standing, and walking, and the device will take measurements.



Who do we need?Diagnosed with diabetes, can take part in moderate walking for at least 10 minutes without breaks, aged over 18, with no diagnosis of active foot ulceration



Where and whenWe will be conducting testing at the ST Luke campus is located at University of Exeter

and how long?There are three sessions:

(1) Day 1 – Baseline visit (45 minutes) – to determine your general health, foot measurements and walking style.
(2) Day 2 – Study 1 (1 hour 35 minutes) – where you will do repetitions of sitting, standing, and walking to test the sensing capability of the insole. Refreshments and breaks will be provided.
(3) Day 3 – Study 2 (1 hour 35 minutes) - where you will do repetitions of sitting, standing, and walking to test the sensing capability of the insole with the shape changed insole. Refreshments and breaks will be provided.
Contact:

Dr Mae Mansoubi, m.mansoubi@exeter.ac.uk, phone: 07866138722

 

[Mae MNSB]

Hi I am in Plymouth and can get to Exeter with a little planning but wouldn’t be three days in a row, is that of any help? Should add I walk with crutches.

































Hi I am in Plymouth and can get to Exeter with a little planning but wouldn’t be three days in a row, is that of any help? Should add I walk with crutches.

Hi I am in Plymouth and can get to Exeter with a little planning but wouldn’t be three days in a row, is that of any help? Should add I walk with crutches.

Hi Sarah,

Thank you very much for your support and interest. Unfortunately at this stage of research we are just recruiting participants which can walk without aids. Thank you again for your text and kind help!

Hi I am in Plymouth and can get to Exeter with a little planning but wouldn’t be three days in a row, is that of any help? Should add I walk with crutches.

 

[Mae MNSB]

Another study posted as a docx file which isn’t accessible to people using the forum on an iPhone… perhaps you may like to post in a different format as you may get more responses?

Thank you very much for your advice. Just uploaded the Pdf and image versions of the poster. Thank you!

 

[Sarahp]

No problem, if this changes let me know, have you contacted the diabetes centre at Derriford Hospital as they may be able to help recruit interest for you, try consultant Paddy English.

 

[Mae MNSB]

Hope this displays ok..

Happier Feet – A Smart Insole for Diabetic Foot Ulceration Prevention Project Needs Your Help



If you are 18 years or older and are diagnosed with diabetes (Type I or II),
We invite you to join our study!

You are being invited to take part in a research study investigating a smart insole that may help prevent the development of a diabetic foot ulcer.

What is the aim? Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) develop in over 7% of diabetes cases in the UK, and can develop to the point where the sufferer has to have a lower limb amputated. We have developed a smart insole device that can continuously monitor the condition of the sufferer’s feet and alert them to when they are potentially at risk of ulceration. We have also co-developedthe system to change its shape to adapt and may help prevent these ulcers from occurring. We need diabetic volunteers to test the device.



What is involved?We will give you a pair of specialist shoes that have our insole mounted inside to wear during the experiment. We will then ask you to wear the shoes whilst you a sitting, standing, and walking, and the device will take measurements.



Who do we need?Diagnosed with diabetes, can take part in moderate walking for at least 10 minutes without breaks, aged over 18, with no diagnosis of active foot ulceration



Where and whenWe will be conducting testing at the ST Luke campus is located at University of Exeter

and how long?There are three sessions:

(1) Day 1 – Baseline visit (45 minutes) – to determine your general health, foot measurements and walking style.
(2) Day 2 – Study 1 (1 hour 35 minutes) – where you will do repetitions of sitting, standing, and walking to test the sensing capability of the insole. Refreshments and breaks will be provided.
(3) Day 3 – Study 2 (1 hour 35 minutes) - where you will do repetitions of sitting, standing, and walking to test the sensing capability of the insole with the shape changed insole. Refreshments and breaks will be provided.
Contact:

Dr Mae Mansoubi, m.mansoubi@exeter.ac.uk, phone: 07866138722

Thank you very much for your help with the study.

 

[Mae MNSB]

No problem, if this changes let me know, have you contacted the diabetes centre at Derriford Hospital as they may be able to help recruit interest for you, try consultant Paddy English.

Sure, I will contact them. Thank you for the advice. It's very helpful.

 

[Sarahp]

Sure, I will contact them. Thank you for the advice. It's very helpful.

Hope it goes well!