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Determining the effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device on balance of patients with diabetic neuropathy

Phase 2
Conditions
non insulin dependent diabetes.
Diabetic polyneuropathy
Registration Number
IRCT2013030312684N1
Lead Sponsor
Vice chancellor for research, Tarbiat Modares University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

inclusion criteria:5-15 years suffering from Diabetes Mellitus type 2; age between 40-75; Fasting Blood Glucose upper than 120 and lower than 250; Blood Pressure upper than 70 and lower than 140 mmHg; HbA1c 6.5-9%; symptoms of diabetic neuropathy; nerve conduction velocity of proneal and tibial nerve lower than 40 m/s; walking without aids; ability to communication; minimal Snellen chart of 20/40.
exclusion:non diabetic neuropathy; Alcoholism; cardiac disorders; Deep Vein Thrombosis; dysfunction of Central Nerves System; musculoskeletal disorders; Range Of Motion limitation of lower limbs; autonomic neuropathy; using drugs with effect on Central Nerves System.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functional balance. Timepoint: before and after the study. Method of measurement: Romberg, Single leg stance and Tandem stance.;Dynamic balance. Timepoint: before and after the study. Method of measurement: Biodex system.;Static balance. Timepoint: before and after the study. Method of measurement: Force Plate.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Vibration perception. Timepoint: before and after the study. Method of measurement: Diapason.
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