RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06544876

Balance Control and Recovery in Diabetes Peripheral Neuropathy

Sponsor

Lisa Griffin

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Sep 12, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Healthy Aging Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Type 2 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Type 2 - Uncontrolled

Summary

In this study the effects of diabetic peripheral neuropathy will be assessed on balance control, balance recovery, and muscle electrical activity in adults over 50 years. Aim 1: Determine muscle activity and balance control during a sit-to-stand in adults age above 50 with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Aim 2: Assess local balance recovery and latency responses to lateral surface perturbation during quiet standing.

Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at how diabetes-related nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) affects balance, and whether specific physical therapy exercises can help people with type 2 diabetes and neuropathy regain better balance and reduce their risk of falling. **You may be eligible if...** - You have type 2 diabetes with peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage causing numbness or weakness in the feet/legs) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a foot ulcer or have had a partial foot or leg amputation - You have had a stroke - You have painful neuropathy - You are unable to stand or walk independently Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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