Foot muscle measures of strength and cross-sectional area by ultrasound in the Diabetic Population: a clinical trial

We also aim to test if any changes match to an indicator of foot strength and control, which will be measured with a newly developed feedback device called “Archercise”. From this, we aim to see if we can detect any complications, such as nerve damage and loss of strength, early on. This can then potentially be the basis to start appropriate and preventative management measures such as specific exercises. 

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• Adults between the age of 18-75
• Capable of understanding this participant information statement and consenting to the study
• Currently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• You may or may not be experiencing nerve symptoms in your feet due to your diabetes
• Have no other major illness such as stoke or multiple sclerosis

If you are interested in assisting with this important and exciting area of research, please contact the study facilitator

Tiffany Hanna Tiffany.hanna@my.nd.edu.au

or

Dr Jillian Clarke, Associate Professor, Discipline of Medical Imaging Jillian.clarke@sydney.edu.au

Ethics committee approval number: 2024/135