Comparing two nerve therapies for pain and balance in diabetic neuropathy
Compares two physical therapies in adults with diabetic nerve damage affecting pain and walking.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Intraneural Facilitation Therapy and Nerve Flossing Technique in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Key facts
- Where
- Gujranwala, PakistanSee the 2 sites
Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 50 and 75 years old?
Source: NCT06663670, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Siddique Family HospitalGujranwala, PakistanNo longer taking part
- Social Security HospitalGujranwala, PakistanNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT06663670
- Record updated
- 26 November 2024
- Original description
The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of intraneural facilitation therapy and nerve flossing technique on pain, balance, gait, and quality of life in Diabetic peripheral neuropathy.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparative Effects of Intraneural Facilitation Therapy and Nerve Flossing Technique on Pain, Balance, Gait, and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of intraneural facilitation therapy and nerve flossing technique on pain, balance, gait, and quality of life in Diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Inclusion: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (diagnosed by the physician); Score >3 on Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument-Questionnaire and score >2 on MNSI-Physical Examination; Diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms below the ankle (numbness, tingling, burning, sharp pain, increased sensitivity, etc.).
Exclusion: Active inflammations or other inflammatory neuropathies including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, proximal diabetic neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathies, or other neuropathies not associated with DM such as B12 deficiency; Presence of any other systemic disease rather than diabetes such as end-stage renal failure, uncontrolled hypertension, severe dyslipidemia, chronic liver disease, autoimmune disease, advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc; Diabetic ulcer in either foot; History of fracture, strain, history of trauma leading to nerve injuries in the last year; Total or partial amputation of lower extremities.