The study is to compare balance exercises and strengthening exercises to improve quality of life balance issues and function in old aged patients with diabetic nerve damage.

To compare the effectiveness of proprioceptive training versus strengthening exercises to improve balance, functional mobility and quality of life in diabetic neuropathy patients. - not applicable

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/109053

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-22

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G998- Other specified disorders of nervous system in diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: proprioceptive training participants received Proprioceptive training exercises thrice a week for eight weeks Proprioceptive training exercises included one leg balance, heel walking

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinical diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy Ability to participate in exercise programmes Berg balance score should be between 21 to 40

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe musculoskeletal deformities Vestibular dysfunction Complete sensory loss Cardiovascular complications limiting exercise Lower extremity arthritis Peripheral vascular disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Berg balance scale Timed up and go test Norfolk Quality of life questionnaire Timepoint: 8 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Timed up & go test Timepoint: 8 weeks;Norfolk Quality of life questionnaireTimepoint: 8 weeks;Berg balance scaleTimepoint: 8 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKiran Jallewar

Malla reddy university

drjanapati.havilah@mallareddyuniversity.ac.in7780117434

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026