?Effect of modified foot reflexology massage on the intensity of peripheral neuropathy

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Peripheral neuropathy in the elderly with type 2 diabetes.; Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complications; E11.4

• Registration Number: IRCT20210612051553N1
• Lead Sponsor: Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 16 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Being 60 years old and over
Having a health record in the health center (Includes demographic information and medical records)
Having diabetic neuropathy diagnosed by a physician
Having a knowledgeable and trainable caregiver
Passing at least one week since the start of insulin treatment

Exclusion Criteria

Having orthopedic, rheumatological, vascular disorders, disorders of the nervous and mental system affecting neuropathy (such as deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, gout, diagnosis of stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, spinal cord injury, and Guillen are diagnosed) based on physician's approval
Having a wound and amputation in the leg
Receiving any message before study initiation
Being on medications effective on sympathetic system

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Intensity of peripheral neuropathy based on the Michigan instrument. Timepoint: Study onset (day 0) , days 10, 20, 30 and 40 (Ten days after the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Michigan Instrument.