Comparative Effects of Balance and Resisted Training in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

Last updated: October 10, 2024
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Neurologic Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus Types I And Ii

Diabetic Neuropathy

Treatment

Balance exercises

Resisted exercises

Clinical Study ID

NCT06303453
REC/RCR&AHS/23/0291
  • Ages 40-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of this study is to determine comparative effects of balance and resisted training on pain and balance in patients with daibetic peripheral neuropathy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients diagnosed with DNP with score ≥ 2.5 on Michigan neuropathy screeninginstrument of both genders.

  2. Age between 40 to 65 years.

  3. Patients having the minimum history of diabetes is 7 years.

  4. History of mild to moderate neuropathy . The patients ability to do resistance andaerobic exercises.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of taking anti-inflammatory drugs.

  2. History of recent surgical operations of joints in lower extremities.

  3. Patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis andmyopathy.

  4. Patients having any disability, fracture, or dislocation of at least six monthsbefore the study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 58
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Balance exercises
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 25, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2024

Study Description

This randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Mumtaz Bakhtawar Hospital in 7 months after the approval of synopsis. The sample size for this trial will be 58 patients with DPN. Participants those meet inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated into two groups using online randomization tool, 29 participants will be assigned to Group A which will receive Balance training exercises for 35 minutes and Group B will receive Resistance Training exercises for 45 minutes. Each participant will receive intervention for 3 alternate days per week for 8 weeks.

The Michigan neuropathy screening instrument will be used for the assessment of DPN symptoms scores at baseline. Balance will be evaluated using the De Morton mobility index (DEMMI) test, while painDIRECT tool will be utilized to measure pain. The data will be entered and analyzed using SPSS version 24 for windows software.

Connect with a study center

  • Riphah International University

    Lahore, Punjab 54660
    Pakistan

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