ISRCTN ISRCTN17915181
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN17915181
Protocol serial number 6299
Sponsor University of Bristol (UK)
Funder National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) (UK) - Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme (ref: PB-PG-0906-11179)
Submission date
18/06/2010
Registration date
18/06/2010
Last edited
29/08/2013
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Angela Beattie
Scientific

Department of Social Medicine
Canynge Hall
Whiteladies Road
Bristol
BS8 2PR
United Kingdom

Email Angela.Beattie@bristol.ac.uk

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designSingle centre randomised interventional prevention and process of care trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleDevelopment of a cognitive-behavioural intervention to reduce the risk of foot re-ulceration in patients with diabetes
Study acronymDRN 279
Study objectivesThis is a phase 1 and 2 feasibility study which aims to develop a psychological intervention for people with diabetes. The aim is to delay or prevent the onset of further diabetic foot ulcers recurring. Phase 1 involves a qualitative design incorporating 15 interviews and one patient focus group. Phase 2 involves the exploratory trial.
Ethics approval(s)Frenchay Research Ethics Committee approved on the 19th December 2007 (ref: 07/HO107/62)
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedTopic: Diabetes Research Network; Diabetic Foot Ulcer Subtopic: Both; Disease: Diabetic Control
InterventionTo deliver a psychological intervention which seeks to modify coping and manage emotional distress in order to reduce the risk of reulceration. This exploratory randomised controlled trial is comprised of two groups:
1. Intervention: receive CBT intervention
2. Control: receive usual care

Total duration of intervention: 13 weeks
Follow up length: anticipated to last up to 6 months (subject to funding extension)
Study entry: single randomisation only
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the psychological intervention, measured in December 2010

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the psychological intervention using:
1. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Score (HADS; 0 = not at all to 3 = most of the
time)
2. Medical and Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ; 1 = very much to 4 = very little)
3. Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ; 0 = no affect to 10 = severely affects life)
4. Profile of Mood States (POMS; 0 = not at all to 4 = extremely)
5. Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS)
6. Generalised Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire (GAD-IV; 0 = no, 1 = yes)
7. 12-item short form health survey (SF-12; 1 = excellent to 5 = very poor)
8. EQ-5D (1 = no problems to 3 unable to perform usual activities)
9. Embarrassment Questionnaire (EMB-Q; 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree)
10. Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ; 1 = never to 7 = always)

Completion date19/04/2010

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration30
Key inclusion criteria1. Patients with one or more previous ulcer, but ulcer free at the time of recruitment
2. Aged 49 - 88 years, either sex
Key exclusion criteriaPatients diagnosed with charcot foot
Date of first enrolment10/02/2009
Date of final enrolment19/04/2010

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Department of Social Medicine
Bristol
BS8 2PR
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/05/2012 Yes No
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes