whole body vibration and diabetic neuropathy

The effect of whole body vibration on ankle joint proprioception and balance in diabetic neuropathy patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20191109045369N1

Enrollment

Registered

2019-12-09

Start date

2019-12-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-12-17

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Conditions

Diabetic Neuropathy. Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: They receive whole body vibration (WBV) progressivly 2 times a week for 6 weeks.In the first week, WBV with 30 Hz frequency, 2mm amplitude is applied five times fo

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

40 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having diabetes that lasts at least 5 years. Age 40 to 65 years BMI 22-30 kg / m2 Earning the score above 2 on the basis of questionnaire on diabetic neuropathy test scale of the University of Göringen in Netherlands that means existence of diabetic neuropathy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having a diabetic wound in the foot Internal ear disorder History of ankle dislocation and charcot joint Neurology and rheumatology diseases Severe osteoarthritis in the lower limb joints Visual disorders Vertigo Participation in balance, resistance or endurance exercise programs in the last year

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Functional balance. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the first session, after 6 weeks of intervention and one month after the end of intervention in both groups. Method of measurement: Berg Balance score.;Ankle reconstruction error from a reference angle (proprioception). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the first session, after 6 weeks of intervention and one month after the end of intervention in both groups. Method of measurement: Based on Biodex System (degree).;Static stability index in anteroposterior, mediolateral and overal axes. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the first session, after 6 weeks of intervention and one month after the end of intervention in both groups. Method of measurement: Based on Biodex Balance System (millimeter).;Dynamic stability index in anteroposterior, mediolateral and overal axes. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the first session, after 6 weeks of intervention and one month after the end of intervention in both groups. Method of measurement: Based on Biodex Balance System(milimeter).	—

Measure

Time frame

Functional balance. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the first session, after 6 weeks of intervention and one month after the end of intervention in both groups. Method of measurement: Berg Balance score.;Ankle reconstruction error from a reference angle (proprioception). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the first session, after 6 weeks of intervention and one month after the end of intervention in both groups. Method of measurement: Based on Biodex System (degree).;Static stability index in anteroposterior, mediolateral and overal axes. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the first session, after 6 weeks of intervention and one month after the end of intervention in both groups. Method of measurement: Based on Biodex Balance System (millimeter).;Dynamic stability index in anteroposterior, mediolateral and overal axes. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, after the first session, after 6 weeks of intervention and one month after the end of intervention in both groups. Method of measurement: Based on Biodex Balance System(milimeter).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAtefe Aminian Far

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

aminfar@semums.ac.ir+98 23 3365 4180

Outcome results

None listed

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