Do you have Type 2 Diabetes and current or previous (within the last 5 years) Diabetes-related Foot Ulcer Disease?

Are you interested in a research study that will test a new type of care that has been specifically designed for people with Diabetes-related Foot Ulcer Disease?

The MiFoot study might be for you

What is the study?

  • The MiFoot Randomised Control Trial is a research study that will test a programme designed to improve heart health in people with diabetes and diabetes-related foot ulcers.

  • The MiFoot programme aims to help people to better manage their condition, receive the most up to date care and be more physically active.

  • We 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 is involved?

  • The study lasts 2 years and involves face-to-face visits to your local hospital, the completion of questionnaires (either on paper or online) and the wearing of an activity monitor to measure your physical activity.

  • The number of visits vary and depends on whether or not you are randomised to the intervention or control arm.

The MiFoot programme will include:

  • Group-based education and exercise sessions

  • One to one sessions with a health care professional

  • An online platform designed to support patients to live a healthy lifestyle

You will also receive up to £60 for your participation in the study in recognition of your time commitment. You may receive up to £10 per study visit for your travel expenses on production of receipts.

Who can participate?

  • Individuals who are: Age 18 years or older

  • Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis

  • Current or previous (within the last 5 years) Diabetes-related Foot Ulcer Disease

Feedback from MiFoot Study participants

John Mackenzie, 64, from Leicester:

“About 5 years ago I started with pains in my feet, and it has slowly progressed to become extremely sensitive. At times there is no feeling in my feet at all, which has resulted in difficulties in walking and finding comfortable shoes.

“About a year ago I was taking my dog for a walk and when I got back, I found a very large blister on the bottom of my foot which turned out to be an ulcer. This took a long time to heal and has been a concern since then.”

After taking part in the study John said he had already seen benefits:

“I have found it very helpful in giving me a much better understanding of diabetes. Also, what I can do to improve my life and what I cannot change.

“The staff were excellent and very helpful. I have implemented some of the advice I was given into my daily life and have noticed a dramatic improvement in my quality of life.”

Read more about John’s story published at the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation

Carl Rowley, 49, from Broughton Astley:

Carl joined the MiFoot study to help with pain in his feet. He explains:

“I had my big toe on my right foot amputated in February 2019. In late January 2021 I was properly diagnosed with Charcot foot (a serious foot complication caused by nerve damage).”

Taking part in the MiFoot study has already helped Carl. He continues:

"The exercises have helped ease some of the pain in my feet. My experience of taking part in the study was very pleasant, everyone involved is very friendly."

Kevin Oliver, 64, from from Leicester:

Kevin has taken part in research before. He explains:

“I had taken part in the ‘Sit to be Fit’ study and felt the benefit so I took up the opportunity to be part of the MiFoot trial too, as it promised a longer term, life-changing education. I'd not really had my diabetes explained to me properly and had never been offered any in-depth guidance.”

Kevin’s experience of MiFoot has been positive:

“felt that the initial mix of exercise and education was well thought out and, unlike some programmes I'd been offered, I seemed to be at the heart of this, not just following a "one size fits all" pre-planned programme. The support of other group members also makes it more fun and makes it more human.

“My Podiatrist also says that my feet are a lot better now than they have been for years. I also have much better control of my diabetes. I feel much better. I'm losing weight in a way that I know will make it easier to keep the weight off. I feel a lot more mobile and generally feel better about myself.”

Want to learn more?

Contact a member of the MiFoot study team:

Leicester 

Leicester Diabetes Centre
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road, Leicester,
LE5 4PW
Phone: 0116 258 4732
Email: MiFoot@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

Derby 

University Hospitals of
Derby and Burton
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Sheffield 

Diabetes Research Department
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
Sheffield, S10 2JF
Tel: 0114 226 5976

Email: Sth.Mifoot.Sheffield@nhs.net

Salford

Northern Care Alliance
NHS Foundation Trust,
Stott Lane, Salford,
M6 8HD
Phone: 0161 2064710
Email: Podiatry.Research@nca.nhs.uk

London 

King's College Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Trials Facility, Ground Floor, Cheyne Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill,
SE5 9RS
Phone: 0203 299 90000
Email: Kch-tr.mifoot@nhs.net

Glasgow

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Phone:
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