The effects of random vibrations on the vibratory perception threshold of the foot and standing balance in people with diabetic neuropathy

Completed

• Conditions: diabetic neuropathy; loss of sensation; 10012653; 10034606

• Registration Number: NL-OMON41029
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

- Diabetes mellitus, type I or type II
- Aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with neuropathy
- VPT between 25-45V
- Understand Dutch or English

Exclusion Criteria

- A history of neuropathic conditions other than diabetes mellitus
- Problems with the somatosensory or motor system that affect balance or plantar
sensation, not related to DM (for example: CVA)
- Severe visual problems
- Current ulcer
- (a history of) amputation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>- Vibration perception threshold<br /><br>- Balance (displacement of Centre of Pressure)</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>- mediolateral velocity from balance measurements<br /><br>- anteriorposterior velocity from balance measurements</p><br>