The effect of a combined aerobic and resistance exercise program on people with Type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Type 2 diabetes; Peripheral Neuropathy; Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000264280
• Lead Sponsor: Rebecca Nolan

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-05-14
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

participants will be required to obtain a medical clearance from their General Practitioner prior to the commencement of the study. Participants will be aged between 50-70 years, have had Type 2 diabetes for greater than 6 months controlled by diet and/or hypoglycaemic agents, have peripheral neuropathy as diagnosed by their medical officer, and must be sedentary.

Exclusion Criteria

participants will be excluded if they have Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes controlled by insulin, a history of recurrent hypoglycaemic episodes within the part 6-months, the presence of any co-morbidities which would inhibit physical activity, and the presence or history of any ulceration, amputation or gangrene.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Proprioception as measured by plantar sensation using a Semmes Weinstein Monofilament[Measured every 4 weeks throughout the intervention as well as 4 weeks prior and 4 weeks post intervention.];Proprioception measured by Vibration Perception Theshold (VPT) using a Biothesiometer[Measured every 4 weeks throughout the intervention as well as 4 weeks prior and 4 weeks post intervention.];Proprioception measured by Joint Position Sense (JPS) using an electrogoniometer[Measured every 4 weeks throughout the intervention as well as 4 weeks prior and 4 weeks post intervention.]