Achilles Tendon and Balance in Prediabetes
- Conditions
- PreDiabetes
- Registration Number
- NCT06519396
- Lead Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
- Brief Summary
The aim was to evaluate the Achilles tendon size and static and dynamic balance, as well as the role of Achilles tendon on balance in prediabetes. A total of 96 patients were divided into three groups: 1)the control group, consisting of patients without diabetes; 2)the prediabetes group; 3)the diabetes mellitus group. Ultrasonographic measurements of Achilles tendon sizes were performed. Dynamic balance was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, static balance was assessed.The Self-Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs was utilized to identify neuropathic pain.
- Detailed Description
Background/Aims: There is a lack of studies that examine balance problems and Achilles tendon thickness in prediabetes, despite their common occurrence in diabetes. The aim was to evaluate the Achilles tendon size and static and dynamic balance, as well as the role of Achilles tendon on balance in prediabetic patients.
Methods: A total of 96 patients were divided into three groups: 1)the control group, consisting of patients without diabetes; 2)the prediabetes group; 3)the diabetes mellitus group. Ultrasonographic measurements of Achilles tendon sizes (thickness, width and area) were performed. Dynamic balance was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, static balance (the Fall Index, Stability Indexes) was assessed using a Tetrax device. The Self-Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs was utilized to identify neuropathic pain.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 90
- being between 40 and 65 years old
- extremity amputation
- vitamin B12 deficiency
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- prior exposure to neurotoxic agents
- peripheral neuropathy for reasons such as chronic kidney failure, liver failure, - hypothyroidism, hereditary and inflammatory peripheral neuropathies, neuromuscular diseases, malignancies
- anti-neuropathic drug usage
- radiculopathy
- nerve trauma or surgery
- vasculitis and autoimmune disorders
- peripheral vascular disease
- pregnancy
- vestibular and cerebellar problems
- history of lower extremity surgery
- presence of medication affecting balance
- history of alcoholism
- presence of visual impairment.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ultrasonographic measurement of achilles tendon baseline measurements of thickness (anterior-posterior), width (medial-lateral), and area of achilles tendon at the level of the medial malleolus were made
balance measurement baseline Static balance measurement were made with Tetrax Device
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Fulya Bakilan
🇹🇷Eskisehir, Turkey
Fulya Bakilan🇹🇷Eskisehir, Turkey