Diabetic Neuropathies
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized controlled clinical trial double-blind conducted based on the evaluation and training of a cardiovascular rehabilitation (CVR) with placebo or associated with photobiomodulation b
2) simulation of LED therapy (LED OFF mode) associated with cardiovascular rehabilitation. A block randomization will be performed by an independent collaborator using the Clinical Trial Randomization
E02.594.540
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Sponsors
Departamento de Fisioterapia - Universidade Federal do Ceará
Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 18 years or older; both sexes; who have a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus (type 1 or type 2) confirmed by a doctor (fasting plasma glucose higher or equal 126mg/dl and/or glycated hemoglobin higher or equal 6.5%); presence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy confirmed in the evaluation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with neuropathy of other etiologies; severe chronic kidney disease; severe diabetic retinopathy; presence of unhealed ulcers in the lower limbs; pregnant women or those intending to become pregnant; and individuals with contraindications for performing physical exercises or with performance limitations that make it impossible to conduct the assessment and training
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that there will be an improvement in the signs and symptoms of neuropathy, as assessed by the Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAS) and the Symptom Scale and Neuropathic Impairment Scale ;It is expected to find an improvement in functional performance to be evaluated using the 6-minute Walk Test; Short Physical Performance Battery and 1 Repetition Maximum Test;It is expected to find improvement in functioning assessed through the World Health Disability Assessment Schedule questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess whether there is a change in the vascular function of the lower limbs, assessed using the Ankle-Brachial Index ;To assess whether there are changes in blood glucose, cholesterol and reactive oxygen species levels, as verified by blood collection;It is expected to find an improvement in the attitude towards coping with DM, assessed through the Diabetes Attitude Questionnaire;t is expected to find an improvement in quality of life assessed through the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey questionnaire | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactEmanuel Santos
Departamento de Fisioterapia - Universidade Federal do Ceará
Outcome results
None listed