Effects of a footwear intervention on foot pain and disability in people with gout: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited evidence supporting the long-term effect of a foot care package that includes footwear for people with gout. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a footwear intervention on foot pain and disability in people with gout over 6 months.

Methods

Participants with gout (n = 94) were randomly allocated to either a control group (podiatric care and gout education) or footwear intervention group (podiatric care and gout education plus a commercially available athletic shoe). Measurements were undertaken at baseline and 2, 4, and 6 months. Primary outcome was foot pain severity. Secondary outcomes were overall pain, foot impairment/disability, footwear comfort, fit, ease and weight. Data were analysed using repeated measures models.

SUBMITTER: Frecklington M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6480516 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature