Effects of Four-Cell Galvanic Therapy on Pain and Balance in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (NCT07590011) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Four-Cell Galvanic Therapy on Pain and Balance in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2024-12-24
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of four-cell galvanic bath therapy on pain and balance in patients with diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that can lead to pain, sensory loss, and impaired balance. In this randomized controlled study, participants received either conventional rehabilitation alone or conventional rehabilitation combined with four-cell galvanic bath therapy. The intervention was applied over a 4-week period. Pain and balance outcomes were assessed using standardized clinical measures. The findings of this study may help determine the effectiveness of galvanic bath therapy as a supportive treatment option in patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
. Confirmed diagnosis of diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy according to the 2009 Toronto Consensus criteria
. Age between 40 and 75 years
. Adequate cognitive function to understand and respond to questionnaires and follow instructions (Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24)
. No initiation or dosage change in neuropathic pain medication within the last 1 month
. Sufficient functional mobility to participate in the assessment and treatment protocol (ability to stand independently or with minimal assistance)
Exclusion criteria
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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What they're measuring
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Postural Stability (Stability Index) Measured by TecnoBody Prokin PK252