The Effect of Hand and Foot Exercises Combined With Cold Application or Virtual Reality on Diabet… (NCT07085130) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Hand and Foot Exercises Combined With Cold Application or Virtual Reality on Diabetic Neuropathy
Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2025-06-25
Plain-language summary
The study will be conducted to determine the effect of cold application and virtual reality (VR) or combined hand and foot exercises on pain intensity, kinesiophobia, and fragility levels in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Those who volunteer to participate in the study
* Those who have been diagnosed with diabetes at least 6 months ago
* Those who show symptoms of neuropathy
* Those over the age of 18
* Those without cognitive or psychiatric diagnoses
* Those who are open to communication and cooperation
* Those who use a smartphone
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those with neurological disorders other than neuropathy
* Those with any additional orthopedic or systemic disorders that would prevent them from performing the exercises
* Those who have had a lower extremity pathology (surgery, fracture, soft tissue injury, etc.) in the past 6 months
* Those who are pregnant during the study period
* Those who wish to withdraw from the study of their own accord
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.