Balance training in diabetic neuropathy

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Diabetic Polyneuropathy.; Diabetic polyneuropathy; G63.2*

• Registration Number: IRCT138905094441N2
• Lead Sponsor: Vice Resaech, Iran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion:
Age between 35 to 60
Diagnosed peripheral neuropathy which confirmed with electrodiagnostic tests.
The ability to stand on both, and single leg.
Exclusion:
diabetic ulcers in either foot.
lack of blood sugar control.
Internal ear infections, other nervous system impairments (except neuropathy) or other diseases affecting balance.
Musculo-skeletal problems such as vertebral column or limbs deformity.
History of repeated ankle sprains in the year prior to the study
Severe pain influencing balance.
Visual problems inability to see the stabilometer cursor.
The existence of any other factors that interfere with balance except diabetic neuropathy.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improving balance, properioception. Timepoint: Before training and after 5 session of training. Method of measurement: Balance Index by Biodex Satability system.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Risk of falling. Timepoint: six month to one year after training. Method of measurement: questionnaire follow up.;Medical costs. Timepoint: six month to one year after training. Method of measurement: questionnaire follow up.