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A Study on Leg Muscle Strength Reaction Time and Risk of Falling in Older Adults With Diabetes

Association between lower limb muscle strength, reaction time and fall risk among elderly diabetes - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113913
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-07-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E119- Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: nil: nil

Sponsors

Dr Vishnupriya TM
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elderly individuals above sixty years. Diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type two. Able to stand and walk with or without support. Chronic DM patients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals experiencing severe neurological conditions. Significant musculoskeletal problems affecting the lower limbs. Cognitive impairments or inability to comprehend instructions. Participants with marked visual or vestibular impairments.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Lower limb muscle strength measured using a modified sphygmomanometer Timepoint: At the time of assessment—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Reaction time measured using the Foot Tap TestTimepoint: At the time of assessment;Fall risk measured using the Falls Efficacy ScaleTimepoint: At the time of assessment—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vishnupriya TM

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

vishnupriyatm.physiotherapy@sathyabama.ac.in8148967036

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026