CompletedNot Applicable

Multi-Sensory Training for Balance, EMG, Sensory Deficits in DPN

Iran19 participantsStarted 2025-03-25

Plain-language summary

This study evaluated whether a 12-week multisensory training program could improve movement control, balance, and sensory function in women with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Nineteen women aged around 68 years were randomly assigned to either a training group or a control group. The training group participated in supervised sessions twice a week for 12 weeks. Before and after the intervention, several measures were taken, including muscle activity, balance tests, and sensory perception tests.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Female sex Age 60 years or older Clinical diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) Ability to stand unaided for at least 10 minutes Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 24 Ability to walk at least 20 meters unassisted Diabetes duration of at least 10 years Normal or corrected-to-normal vision Exclusion Criteria: \- Structural damage to lower extremities that affects balance or gait Severe neuropathy or other neurological disorders aside from DPN Cognitive impairment (MMSE score \< 24) Any condition limiting participation in exercise (e.g., severe cardiovascular disease, recent fractures) Use of medications that significantly affect balance or neuromuscular function beyond typical diabetic treatment Participation in other structured exercise or balance training programs during the study period

What they're measuring

Neuromuscular Activation (EMG RMS Amplitude)

Timeframe: Baseline and after 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07096570

SponsorMonireh Asadi Ghaleni

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-21