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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy study

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Understanding the experience of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and potential treatment to improve the sense of touch.

Aims of the study

This nation-wide research project, conducted by Western Sydney University, aims to investigate: 

  1. Your experience and needs as a person living with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
  2. Your opinions of a conceptual device aimed at improving the sense of touch.

The findings of this study will help in the development of new treatments and/or technologies for people living with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. A $30 eVoucher will be given to each participant in consideration of your time.

What is required of study participants?

You will be asked to participate in an interview (30-60 minutes) with a member of the research team, Dr Ruth Brookman either in person or via Zoom. The interview will be conversational and will involve some questions about your experiences of peripheral neuropathy and your opinion of a conceptual device designed to improve the sense of touch.

All aspects of the study are confidential. You will not be identified from any data collected. Results of the experiment will be reported in journal articles and conference papers, but no individual data will be presented.
 
Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may withdraw from the study at any time; you do not need to give a reason and there will be no consequences for doing so.

How many onsite visits are required? None, this interview may occur online (via Zoom).

Who can participate in this study?

Inclusion criteria: 

  • > or equal to 18 years.
  • Ability to read and speak English.
  • Confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.
  • Confirmed diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Exclusion criteria:

  • If you have history of severe psychiatric disorder.
  • If you have neuropathy due to other causes, e.g. autoimmune disorders, inflammatory neuropathies, etc.
  • If you have previously had any amputation.
  • Not ambulatory (participants who use a cane or walkers are allowed).
  • Current active diabetic foot ulcers.

 

More information about the study

This project has received ethical approval from the Western Sydney University; Western Sydney University Human Research Ethics Committee.

HREC Approval Number: H15724Find out more

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