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Influence of ankle strength, mobility, and fear of falling on foot pressure in diabetic older adults with and without neuropathy

Influence of ankle plantar flexor strength, functional mobility and fear of falling on plantar pressure distribution in diabetic older adults with and without peripheral neuropathy: A cross-sectional study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105280
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-03-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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 Health Condition 2: E119- Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: NIL: NIL Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for more than or equal to 5 years. 2. HbA1c measured within the past 12 month. 3. Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument score for diabetes with DPN group: questionnaire score more than or equal to 4 and physical examination score more than or equal to 2; for diabetes without DPN group: questionnaire score less than 4 and physical examination score less than 2. 4. Able to walk independently.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Significant neurological conditions unrelated to diabetes. 2. Severe musculoskeletal impairment to lower limb that impact physical performance. 3. Any recent history (last 6 months) of major surgical procedures affecting mobility. 4. Severe cognitive impairment. 5. Use of medications affecting neuromuscular function. 6. Any episode of plantar ulceration. 7. Partial or total amputation. 8. Use of walking aids.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Static plantar pressure distribution 2. Ankle plantar flexor functional strength 3. Functional mobility 4. Fear of fallingTimepoint: One time

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
N/ATimepoint: N/A

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pradeep Marandi PT

Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan)

physiotherapypduiph@gmail.com9911152994

Outcome results

None listed

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