Feasibility and Acceptability of Non Weight-bearing Physical Activity for People With Diabetic Foot Ulceration (DB-ACTIV)
Diabetic Foot, Cardiopulmonary, Physical Inactivity
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Diabetic Foot
Eligibility Criteria
For individuals with a diabetic foot ulcer: Inclusion: Male or female Aged over 18 up to 75 years Willing to engage in PA (physical activity) Committed to following wound care recommendations to the best of their ability for the duration of the study Understand and read French. Exclusion: Uncontrolled DFU infection Use of a non-removable offloading modality (total contact cast) Uncontrolled hyperglycemia (HbA1c ≥ 10.0% or fasting blood glucose ≥ 16.0 mmol/L for ≥ 2 consecutive days) confirmed by blood sample results during the initial assessment or access to recent blood test results (within the last 3 months) or the log of home capillary blood glucose readings Participation in sports or regular intense physical activities (≥ 2 times per week) The following pre-existing heart problems: a cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction, heart surgery, etc.) in the last 3 months, unstable cardiovascular disease (uncontrolled hypertension, i.e., ≥ 160/90 mmHg, uncompensated heart failure, etc.), chest pain and exertional dyspnea and/or uninvestigated intermittent claudication Recent neurovascular problem (stroke, transient ischemic attack, etc.) in the last 3 months Health problem that the research team considers a contraindication to participating in the study Diabetes complication making moderate-intensity PA unsafe, such as untreated proliferative diabetic retinopathy or a sensitivity disorder to hypoglycemia, critical ischemia of one or both lower limbs. For kinesiologists: Inclusion: Have completed a bachelor's degree in kinesiology Understand, read, and speak French. Exclusion: None
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Physical activity
Adults 18 to 75 with an active diabetic foot ulcer