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The effectiveness of neurodynamic techniques in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Polyneuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere
G63.2
Registration Number
IRCT20220401054379N1
Lead Sponsor
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

1.Adults (18-70 years) diagnosed with T2DM by an expert endocrinologist based on their most recent test (within the past 3 months).
2. Patients diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy based on electrodiagnostic study that was taken by an expert physiatrist.
3.Included patients must have at least 90° hip flexion, full knee extension, and 0° dorsiflexion to 30° plantarflexion

Exclusion Criteria

1. Lasting low back pain, neck pain, and sciatalgia (at least for 3 days) in the last 6 months
2. History of chemotherapy or spinal surgery in the last year
3. History of peripheral nerves' injury or surgery
4. Alcohol or chemical addiction
5. Pregnancy
6. Syphilis, Guillain barre syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis
7. Infection or open wound in the lower limbs
8. Amputation proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint
9. Complex regional pain syndrome
10. Tarsal tunnel syndrome
11. Severe diabetic peripheral neuropathy (3012. Personal reluctance to paticipate in the present study

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Michigan Diabetic Neuropathy Score(MDNS). Timepoint: MDNS as the primary outcome of the present study will be evaluated before the study and at the last session. Method of measurement: The Michigan Diabetic Neuropathy Score(MDNS).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tibial nerve conduction velocity. Timepoint: Before the study and at the last session. Method of measurement: Nerve condyution study unit (Neuropack®, s1 MEB-9400, Nihon Kohden, Japan).;Tibial nerve's distal latency. Timepoint: Before the study and at the last session. Method of measurement: Nerve condyution study unit (Neuropack®, s1 MEB-9400, Nihon Kohden, Japan) .;Amplitude of motor nerve action potential. Timepoint: Before the study and at the last session. Method of measurement: Nerve condyution study unit (Neuropack®, s1 MEB-9400, Nihon Kohden, Japan) .;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before the study and at the last session. Method of measurement: Persian localized version of Neuro QoL questionnaire.;Straight leg raising range of motion. Timepoint: Before the study and at the last session. Method of measurement: Manual goniometer.;F-wave latency. Timepoint: Before the study and at the last session. Method of measurement: Nerve condyution study unit (Neuropack®, s1 MEB-9400, Nihon Kohden, Japan) .
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