Study of the effect of local vibration on diabetic neuropathy symptoms

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• Conditions: Diabetic polyneuropathy.; Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic polyneuropathy; E08.42

• Registration Number: IRCT20190414043268N1
• Lead Sponsor: Vice chancellor for research of Tehran University of Medical Science

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 15 June 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

Having Diabetic neuropathy based on physician diagnosis (Michigan score 4 and above)
Age between 50-70
Ability to walk independently

Exclusion Criteria

Wound on plantar area of foot
Charcot joint
Suffering from other neurological disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Score of Balance Test. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Brief balance evaluation system test (brief-BEST).;Protective sensation. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Monofilament (5.07).;Threshold of vibration sensation. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Rydel-Seiffer tuning fork (128 Hz).;Foot temperature. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Manual- digital thermometer.;The status of vibration sensation. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Tuning fork (128 Hz).;Pain. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS).