CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Joint Position Sense in Diabetic and Traumatic Transtibial Amputees

Turkey (Türkiye)32 participantsStarted 2022-09-13

Plain-language summary

This study evaluated the effect of joint position sense on compliance with the prosthesis, balance and functional performance in individuals with lower extremity amputation due to diabetic polyneuropathy. Study group consisted of 16 subjects with unilateral transtibial amputation due to diabetic polyneuropathy and control group consisted of 16 subjects with unilateral transtibial amputation due to traumatic reasons.

Who can participate

Age range45 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Those who had unilateral transtibial amputation due to DPN
✓. Between the ages of 40-65
✓. Completed rehabilitation with prosthesis
✓. Using prosthesis for at least 1 year
✓. With standard size stump length
✓. Without phantom sensation and pain
✓. Able to walk at least 10 m independently
✓. Gross lower extremity muscle strength at least moderate

Exclusion criteria

✕. Having osteoarticular deformity in the knee joint
✕. Having an orthopedic or neurological disease other than the cause of amputation
✕. Significant and irreversible visual deficit
✕. Body mass index (BMI)\>30 kg/m²
✕. Having a disability that makes it hard to complete any of the tests
✕. Individuals with a history of cancer and receiving chemotherapy

What they're measuring

Joint Position Sense

Timeframe: 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05542901

SponsorRecep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-15

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