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Effect of Regular Exercise on Nerve Symptoms and Mobility in Older People with Diabetic Neuropathy

Validation and Effectiveness of a Structured Exercise Regimen on Sensorimotor Symptoms in Elderly Individuals with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Two Phase Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109266
Enrollment
42
Registered
2026-04-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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: SEN-BALANCE-DPN Protocol (Sensorimotor Balance Training for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy) : 3 sessions/week (45 50 min) Warm-up (5 7 min): Breathing, ankle pumps Neurodynamic tec
1 2 sets of 10 12 repetitions at 40 50% of one-repetition maximum (1RM), performed 3 times per week. Focus on mastering proper form and technique to ensure safety. Adjust exercises based on individual
aim for 40 50% of maximum heart rate (MHR) or a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 9 11 on the 6 20 Borg scale. Start with 10 minutes per session, 3 times per week. Adjust activity type and duration
sessions of 5 minutes, 3 times per week. Focus on mastering proper form and technique to ensure safety. Adjust exercises based on individual comfort and baseline foot mobility. Yoga and Relaxation (5

Sponsors

Himanshu Gakhar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 50 to 70 years Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for at least five years Confirmed case of distal symmetrical polyneuropathy Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument score greater than or equal to seven Monofilament test showing two or more insensate sites Modified Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score between one to sixteen indicating mild to moderate neuropathy Glycated hemoglobin HbA1c between six point five percent to nine percent indicating controlled diabetes Ability to walk at least ten meters independently with or without assistive device Mini Mental State Examination score greater than or equal to twenty four Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Static BalancePostural stability (single-leg stance)Unipedal Stance Test (UST)Primary Dynamic BalanceMobility and dynamic balanceTimed Up and Go (TUG) TestPrimary Gait ParametersSpatiotemporal gait performanceGAITON SystemPrimary Neuropathy SymptomsOverall neuropathy gradingModified Total Neuropathy Score (mTNS)Primary Timepoint: Time points: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Confidence & concern about falling Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) SecondaryTimepoint: Time points: Baseline, 4 weeks, & 8 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactHIMANSHU GAKHAR

Principal, ISIC, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

chitrakataria@yahoo.com9810310670

Outcome results

None listed

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