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N/A N=78 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Effects of Foot Muscle Strengthening in Daily Activity in Diabetic Neuropathic Patients

Diabetic Neuropathies

Enrolled (actual)
78
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Daily Physical Activity — 8744; 7373 number of steps per week

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Intervention Group (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Primary completion
Dec 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Daily Physical Activity
8744; 7373
PRIMARY
Self Selected Gait Speed
1.06; 1.00
PRIMARY
Fast Gait Speed
1.68; 1.49
SECONDARY
Risk Classification of Plantar Ulceration
SECONDARY
Foot Health and Functionality
SECONDARY
Foot Strength
SECONDARY
Foot and Ankle Kinematics During Gait
SECONDARY
Ankle and Knee Joint Moments and Power During Gait
SECONDARY
Plantar Ulcers
SECONDARY
Tactile Sensitivity
SECONDARY
Vibration Sensitivity
SECONDARY
Neuropathy Symptoms
SECONDARY
Range of Motion
SECONDARY
EQ-5D Score

Summary

The main objective of this trial is to investigate the effects of foot muscle strengthening in daily activity of patients with diabetic neuropathy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2
  • Moderate or severe polyneuropathy confirmed with the fuzzy software
  • Ability to walk independently in the laboratory
  • Accessibility to electronic devices
  • Loss of at least 4 degrees of ankle range of motion
  • Loss of at least 1 degree of force in the clinical scale of the plantar interosseous or lumbrical muscles

Exclusion Criteria

  • Ulceration not healed for at least 6 months
  • Hallux amputation or total amputation of the foot
  • Receiving any physiotherapy intervention or offloading devices
  • Neurological or orthopedic impairments
  • Major vascular complications
  • Severe retinopathy
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02790931). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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