Effects of plantar electrical stimulation combined with balance training to improve postural sway in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

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• Conditions: DM; diabetes mellitus type 2 with peripheral neuropathy; postural sway; electrical stimulation

• Registration Number: TCTR20190806003
• Lead Sponsor: Research Institute of Rangsit University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-08-06
• Study Completion: 2020-03-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending (Not yet recruiting)
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 29

Inclusion Criteria

-Diagnosed for diabetes mellitus (type 2) at least 1 year
-Treatment by oral medicine
-Evidence of peripheral neuropathy, identified by monofilament test (ADA criteria)
-can walk independently
-good communication
-good cognitive function (MMSE >23)

Exclusion Criteria

-any neurological problems
-any musculoskeletal problems that may affect standing balance
-visual problems that cannot be correct by lenses
-vestibular disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
postural sway before, after 4 weeks training and follow-up 1 week and 2 week lord's sway meter

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
walking speed (m/s) before, after 4 weeks training and follow-up 1 week and 2 week 10 meter walk test