Health Condition 1: E114- Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complications
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Custom Molded Evazote Insoles: Period - 2 weeks. Custom molded insole is made up of a combination of 3 materials: Evazote or micro-cellular polymer as the top layer that contacts the fo
Sponsors
Sarah Khalid
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with confirmed diagnosis of diabetes mellitus with onset duration of a minimum of 5 years 2. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (Michigan Neuropathy Scoring Index > 2 ) 3. Male and female diabetic patients between the ages of 45-65 years 4. Ability to stand and ambulate independently without assistance or any mobility device 5. Patients who are free from any neuromuscular, musculoskeletal or vestibular disorders affecting the balance and lower limb functional strength.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with ulcers or history of ulcers on the plantar surface of the foot 2. Visual, hearing and/or cognitive impairments 3.Use of any foot insole or lower limb orthosis 4. Total or partial amputation of the lower limb 5. Presence of a non-diabetic neuropathy like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 6. History of any ankle-foot deformity like fractures in the last 6-8 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance (Timed Up and Go Test), Lower Limb Functional Strength (Five Times Sit to Stand Test) and Energy Expenditure (Physiological Cost Index)Timepoint: After 2 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSarah Khalid
Indian Spinal Injuries Center - Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Outcome results
None listed