Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms Related to Physical Competence: Do They Predict Dynamic Balance?
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
- Enrollment
- 58
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Dynamic balance
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The research is a cross-sectional study and was planned to determine which diabetes mellitus symptoms related to physical competence have a greater impact on balance in patients with diabetes mellitus
Detailed Description
The present study was designed as a cross-sectional observational study to investigate the relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM)-related symptoms and physical competence, with a specific focus on balance performance in individuals diagnosed with DM. Considering that diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that frequently leads to multisystemic complications such as peripheral neuropathy, muscle weakness, sensory impairments, and reduced physical capacity, it is essential to determine how these clinical manifestations affect functional outcomes. Since balance is a critical component of daily living activities and directly influences fall risk, mobility, and quality of life, identifying which DM-related symptoms most strongly contribute to balance impairment may provide important insights for rehabilitation and preventive strategies. By assessing symptom domains related to physical competence and their association with balance performance, this study aims to reveal the key determinants of postural control in patients with DM, thereby guiding both clinical evaluation and individualized intervention programs.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Other
- Time Perspective
- Cross Sectional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 25 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •having Diabetes MEllitus
- •having a Mini Mental Test (MMT) score ≥ 24
Exclusion Criteria
- •the presence of comorbid conditions that could affect balance, such as lower extremity injuries, musculoskeletal surgery, diabetic neuropathy, orthopedic, neurological and cardiovascular diseases, and hearing or vision problems.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Dynamic balance
Time Frame: 7 months
Four-Step Square Test (FSST): Two strips were placed perpendicular to each other on the floor to create 4 squares. At the start of the test, the patient stood on square 1 facing square 2. The stepping sequence was as follows: 2-3-4-1-4-3-2-1. Participants were instructed to complete the sequence as fast as possible, without touching the canes or strips, and to ensure that both feet fully contacted the ground in each square. If the participant failed to complete the sequence correctly, lost balance, or touched the cane, the test was repeated. The total time required to complete the test was recorded
Secondary Outcomes
- International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form (IPAQ-LF)(7 months)
- 6-Minute Walking Test (6MWT)(7 months)
- Modified Borg Scale (MBS)(7 months)
- International Urinary Incontinence Consultation Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF)(7 months)
Investigators
Mehmet Duray
Assoc. Prof.
Suleyman Demirel University