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A Study to Compare Balance Exercises on Floor and Foam Surfaces in People with Nerve Problems Due to Diabetes

Effectiveness of Balance Exercises Performed on Floor Versus Foam Platform Surfaces on Balance, Ankle Proprioception and Dynamic Gait Index in Individuals with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103578
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-02-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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: Balance Exercises on Foam Surface: Balance exercises will be performed on foam platform surfaces under supervision of a physiotherapist. Exercises will include double leg standing, sing

Sponsors

Riya Jain
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients pre diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for atleast 5 years, both male and female, Aged 45-65 years old, score greater than 2 out of 13 on MNSI questionnaire and score equal to or more than 1 out of 10 on physical assessment, BBS score between 35-45, ability to walk independently with or without assistive device.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of severe musculoskeletal disorders (for example- foot ulcers, fractures, joint replacement, degenerative joint disease) Major vascular complication (for example- peripheral arterial disease, venous or arterial ulcers) Inability to walk independently History or evidence of neurological disorder (for example-stroke, Parkinson s, paraplegia, hemiparesis, cerebellar ataxia etc) History or evidence of cardiovascular disorders (for example- uncontrolled hypertension, ischemic heart disease, history of angina, shortness of breath) Visual and vestibular impairment significantly affecting balance Use of medications significantly impacting postural control Enrolled in another balance training program

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) used to assess balance. 2. Position reposition test used for assessing the ankle joint position sense. 3. Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) is used to assess dynamic balance and gait adaptability.Timepoint: All primary outcome measures will be assessed at baseline (pre- intervention) and after 4 weeks of intervention (post-intervention)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRiya Jain

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

Sunita.fas@mriu.edu.in8800125047

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026