Objective DiaBSmart project aims to generate, transfer and exchange the clinical, academic and production knowledge between the partners to create a new generation of diabetic footwear through a newly developed patient assessment system.The transfer of knowledge(TOK) between various sectors ensures that the need of patients is considered and transferred effectively to product development using a scientific approach.The objectives include:(1) the design and development of an integrated system of DIABetic foot assessment (2) to validate the newly developed system using experimental methods (3) to develop a suitable material to meet the mechanical and clinical requirements (4) to evaluate the mechanical and clinical effectiveness of material choice in reducing the potential risk of foot complications.The Numerical, Experimental and Mathematical Analyses system will integrate all aspects of diabetic footwear including; clinical and biomechanical assessment, material choice and aesthetic design.Proposed interdisciplinary, intersectorial approach is unique and brings together the expertise from research institutions, industry and clinics. TOK between these sectors will ensure the synergy and efficient use of information in patient assessment, monitoring, product development and customisation in an objective manner.This project while enhancing the knowledge base in diabetic assessment; will have a clear impact on new product development leading to both clinical and economic benefits. The products include a new generation of integrated SMART /multi material midsoles and/or orthoses for diabetic footwear.Properties of the materials will be optimised with a view to minimise/ redistribute the pressure and hence the stress on the soft tissue in the critical plantar areas of the foot.Whilst significantly affecting the course of the disease, the products will aim to reduce the risk of limb loss in patients with diabetes,the most frequent cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputations. Fields of science natural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsmathematical analysismedical and health sciencesclinical medicineendocrinologydiabetes Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IAPP - Marie Curie Action: "Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IAPP See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IAPP - Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP) Coordinator STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY Address College road ST4 2DE Stoke on trent United Kingdom See on map Region West Midlands (England) Shropshire and Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Administrative Contact Nachiappan Chockalingam (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data Participants (4) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all HOCHSCHULE MAGDEBURG-STENDAL Germany EU contribution € 220 679,00 Address Breitscheidstrasse 2 39114 Magdeburg See on map Region Sachsen-Anhalt Sachsen-Anhalt Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Dagmar Dietrich (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data SALTS HEALTHCARE LTD United Kingdom EU contribution € 35 529,00 Address Richard street aston B7 4AA Birmingham See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Ian Taylor (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data TECHNOFOOTBED SL Spain EU contribution € 54 432,00 Address Ptda algoros pg 1 4 03293 Elche alicante See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Garcia Maite (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Other funding No data INDIA DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION India EU contribution € 42 455,00 Address Marshalls road 28 egmore 600008 Chennai See on map Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Srinivasa Raghavan Malaivaiyavoor Elaiyavalli (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data
