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The effect of foot massage with clove essential oil in individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

The effect of foot massage with Clove Essential Oil on enhancing Vibration Perception Threshold(VPT) in individuals with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - A Randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/05/067514
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-05-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E114- Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complications

Interventions

Intervention1: Foot Massage with Clove Essential oil and Carrier oil (Gingelly oil): Foot Massage with Clove Essential oil and Carrier oil (Gingelly oil) for 10 mins in a day for 5 times a week for 4

Sponsors

Dr R Pavithra
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Previously diagnosed patients with T2DM and DPN 2. Patient who meets the eligible criteria for Peripheral Neuropathy it includes tingling, numbness, burning sensation, pain, muscle weakness, loss of reflexes, or problems with coordination and balance 3. Patient with HbA1C less than 8 percent, Vibration perception threshold (VPT) between 16V to 25V 4. Patient who passed Skin patch test for Clove Essential oil 5. Patient who are willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient who having open wound, Diabetic foot Ulcer 2. Patient who Smokes, drinks alcohol, Patient with Autoimmune disease 3. Patient with Stroke/Epilepsy, Patient who are under Medication that may influence Nerve function (example anti epileptic drugs) 4. Patients with Low Back Pain and its radiating to the lower extremity, Women during pregnancy, Lactation and Women planning pregnancy 5. Patient who are allergic to Clove essential oil 6. Patient with Deep vein thrombosis or Bleeding disorders 7. Patient who has done any metal implantation in Lower Extremity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Vibration Perception Threshold testTimepoint: baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hot and Cold perception testTimepoint: baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr R Pavithra

International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences

drpandiarajamuthupandimd@gmail.com7010095804

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026