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NCT Number: NCT07813676

Effect of Digital-Supported Foot Care Education in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of digital-supported foot care education on foot care knowledge, self-care behaviors, and self-efficacy in individuals with type 2 diabetes. A total of 90 participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=45) or a control group (n=45). Participants in the intervention group will receive structured foot care education supported by videos and visual materials accessible through QR codes, together with hands-on training using a diabetic foot model. Participants in the control group will receive standard care. Foot care knowledge, self-care behaviors, and foot care self-efficacy will be assessed before and after the intervention. The study aims to determine whether digital-supported foot care education is effective in improving these outcomes among individuals with type 2 diabetes.

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Key information

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Cardiovascular Diseases Diabetes Complications Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetic Angiopathies Diabetic Foot Diabetic Neuropathies Endocrine System Diseases Foot Ulcer Glucose Metabolism Disorders Leg Ulcer Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Skin Diseases Skin Ulcer Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Siirt Training and Research Hospital

Siirt, 56100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location contact

Zeliha Buyukbayram Genç, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905533931157

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus according to ICD-10 criteria for at least 6 months.
  • Age 18 years or older.
  • Stable general health condition.
  • No condition that would prevent communication or understanding of the education, including severe cognitive, hearing, or speech impairment.
  • Ability to communicate in Turkish and sufficient cognitive ability to understand the education.
  • Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent.
  • Ability to access video and visual educational materials via QR codes either independently or with the assistance of a relative/caregiver.

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous participation in a structured diabetic foot care education program.
  • Presence of an active diabetic foot ulcer or a history of amputation.
  • Presence of a serious neurological or orthopedic condition, other than diabetes-related conditions, that may directly affect foot care.
  • Anticipated inability to regularly participate in the planned education and follow-up procedures.
  • Presence of an acute complication of diabetes requiring emergency clinical intervention.

Treatment and study plan

Digital-Supported Foot Care Education

Behavioral

Participants will receive two individual face-to-face foot care education sessions, each lasting 20-25 minutes. The education will include practical demonstrations using a diabetic foot model and will be supported by video and visual materials accessible via QR codes. Participants will be encouraged to access the digital materials at least twice a week for four weeks. During this period, regular reminders will be provided via text messages and/or telephone calls to support continued engagement with the educational materials.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Diabetic Foot Care Knowledge

    Time frame: Baseline and at the end of Week 4

    Diabetic foot care knowledge will be assessed using the Diabetic Foot Knowledge Scale. The scale consists of 5 items, with total scores ranging from 0 to 5. Higher scores indicate a higher level of diabetic foot care knowledge. Change in scores from baseline to the end of the 4-week intervention period will be evaluated.

  2. Change in Diabetic Foot Self-Care Behavior

    Time frame: Baseline and at the end of Week 4

    Diabetic foot self-care behavior will be assessed using the Diabetic Foot Self-Care Behavior Scale. The scale consists of 7 items, with total scores ranging from 7 to 35. Higher scores indicate better diabetic foot self-care behavior. Change in scores from baseline to the end of Week 4 will be evaluated.

  3. Change in Diabetic Foot Care Self-Efficacy

    Time frame: Baseline and at the end of Week 4

    Diabetic foot care self-efficacy will be assessed using the Diabetic Foot Care Self-Efficacy Scale. The scale consists of 9 items rated from 0 (not at all confident) to 10 (very confident). Higher scores indicate greater diabetic foot care self-efficacy. Change in scores from baseline to the end of Week 4 will be evaluated.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Zeliha Büyükbayram Genç, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905533931157

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Siirt University

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Digital-Supported Foot Care Education on Knowledge, Self-Care Behavior, and Self-Efficacy in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Sep 10, 2026
Registry last updated
Sep 10, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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