The effect of an exercise program on balance in people with diabetic neuropathy.

The effects of the Weight Bearing Exercise for a Better Balance program on static, dynamic and functional balance in people with diabetic neuropathy.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2014091619188N1

Enrollment

Registered

2016-04-05

Start date

2015-09-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Diabetic Polyneuropathy. Diabetic polyneuropathy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group: WEBB Exercise: 1.High stepping on the spot 2. Standing with a decreased base 3. Graded reaching in standing 4. Stepping in different directions 5. Walking practice

Rehabilitation

Control Group: Balance-resisted exercise: 1. single leg standing 2. standing on toes and heels 3. tandem standing 4. Quadriceps strengthening 5. Lunge exercise

Intervention Group: WEBB Exercise: 1.High stepping on the spot 2. Standing with a decreased base 3. Graded reaching in standing 4. Stepping in different directions 5. Walking practice 6. Sit-to

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Diabetes mellitus diagnosed by physician; DPN diagnosis via clinical and laboratory assessments; Ability to participate in tests and exercises; Ability to perform aerobic activities for at least 30 mins without assistance Exclusion: Foot ulcer; Orthopedic or surgical impairments interfering with walking; Neurological consequences except diabetic polyneuropathy interfering with walking; Peripheral vascular disease; CNS involvement signs (dementia, Parkinson Disease, or Multiple Sclerosis); Musculoskeletal deformities at Lower Limb; Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease; History of dizziness, unstable angina, uncontrolled BP, tachycardia or resting arrhythmia; People who participated in balance training exercise, three months before starting study; Corrected visual acuity less than 20/70; MMSE score less than 24

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sway Area. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Mean velocity of center of pressure. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Standard deviation of center of pressure velocity (Anteroposterior). Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Standard deviation of center of pressure velocity (Mediolateral). Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Functional balance score. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Berg balance scale.	—

Measure

Time frame

Sway Area. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Mean velocity of center of pressure. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Standard deviation of center of pressure velocity (Anteroposterior). Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Standard deviation of center of pressure velocity (Mediolateral). Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: force plate & instrumental wobble board.;Functional balance score. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Berg balance scale.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Depression. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: GDS15 questionnaire.;Functional mobility. Timepoint: 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Timed up and go test.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactGhanavati Tabassom

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ah

TBSM.GH@GMAIL.COM+98 61 3374 3102

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026