Multi-Sensory Training for Balance, EMG, Sensory Deficits in DPN (NCT07096570) | Clinical Trial Compass
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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 range
60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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