The effect of an exercise program on balance in people with diabetic neuropathy.

Phase 2

• Conditions: Diabetic Polyneuropathy.; Diabetic polyneuropathy; G63.2*

• Registration Number: IRCT2014091619188N1
• Lead Sponsor: Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Diabetes mellitus diagnosed by physician; DPN diagnosis via clinical and laboratory assessments; Ability to participate in tests and exercises; Ability to perform aerobic activities for at least 30 mins without assistance

Exclusion:
Foot ulcer; Orthopedic or surgical impairments interfering with walking; Neurological consequences except diabetic polyneuropathy interfering with walking; Peripheral vascular disease; CNS involvement signs (dementia, Parkinson Disease, or Multiple Sclerosis); Musculoskeletal deformities at Lower Limb; Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease; History of dizziness, unstable angina, uncontrolled BP, tachycardia or resting arrhythmia; People who participated in balance training exercise, three months before starting study; Corrected visual acuity less than 20/70; MMSE score less than 24

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sway Area. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Mean velocity of center of pressure. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Standard deviation of center of pressure velocity (Anteroposterior). Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Standard deviation of center of pressure velocity (Mediolateral). Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Functional balance score. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Berg balance scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Depression. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: GDS15 questionnaire.;Functional mobility. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Timed up and go test.