Study of the effect of local vibration on diabetic neuropathy symptoms

Study of the Effect of Local Vibration on Balance, Protective and Vibration Sensation, Pain and Foot Temperature in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy (before-After Clinical Trial)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20190414043268N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-06-05

Start date

2019-07-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-06-15

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Conditions

Diabetic polyneuropathy. Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic polyneuropathy

Interventions

The patients was left in crook lying with no shoes and socks on the bed and placed one pillow under the knees so that the knees are comfortable on them. Average room temperature was set to 25 °. Both

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

50 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having Diabetic neuropathy based on physician diagnosis (Michigan score 4 and above) Age between 50-70 Ability to walk independently

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Wound on plantar area of foot Charcot joint Suffering from other neurological disease

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Score of Balance Test. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Brief balance evaluation system test (brief-BEST).;Protective sensation. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Monofilament (5.07).;Threshold of vibration sensation. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Rydel-Seiffer tuning fork (128 Hz).;Foot temperature. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Manual- digital thermometer.;The status of vibration sensation. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Tuning fork (128 Hz).;Pain. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS).	—

Measure

Time frame

Score of Balance Test. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Brief balance evaluation system test (brief-BEST).;Protective sensation. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Monofilament (5.07).;Threshold of vibration sensation. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Rydel-Seiffer tuning fork (128 Hz).;Foot temperature. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Manual- digital thermometer.;The status of vibration sensation. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Tuning fork (128 Hz).;Pain. Timepoint: Before, at the end of the first and fifth session. Method of measurement: Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahsa Sabziparvar

Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation ,Tehran University of Medical Science

sabziparvarm@yahoo.com+98 21 7753 5132

Outcome results

None listed

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