Nerve damage Loss of sensation
Conditions
Interventions
People will walk on a treadmill with different shoe corrective elements, balance control will be assessed by foot placement. 
Sponsors
Amsterdam UMC
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: General inclusion criteria:age > 18 jaarable to provide informed consent and understand Dutch instructionsSpecific criteria for patients:Having an indication of mild or severe neuropathy according to international guidelines. The severity of neuropathy will be defined as mild when individuals are able to sense the 10 g monofilament, but not a 128 Hz tuning fork, and severe when they are unable to sense both. Being ulcer-free
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: General exclusion criteria: Having any type of disease, other than neuropathy, or medication that affects balance control. Having a history of foot surgery. Inability to walk without a walking aid on a treadmill. Specific exclusion criteria for patients: Having wounds on the feet.Having a major amputation of the lower limbs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The precision of foot placement control, step length, step width and single stance time. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not applicable. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactS Ettema
Amsterdam UMC
Outcome results
None listed