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Effectiveness of 12-week proprioceptive rehabilitation over conventional rehabilitation in improving postural stability and quality of life of patients with diabetic polyneuropathy: A randomized-controlled trial

Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Rehabilitation on Postural Stability and Quality of Life of Patients with Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
SLCTR
Registry ID
SLCTR/2023/017
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-09-27
Start date
2023-09-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Diabetic polyneuropathy

Interventions

A specially designed, evidence-based, novel proprioceptive rehabilitation program will be introduced and implemented among the intervention group, in which the participants will undergo specific exerc

Sponsors

University of Peradeniya
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male and female patients Patients with type-2 diabetes for one year or more Minimum age of 35 years and maximum age of 60 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with a history of: • cardiovascular diseases • history of strokes in the past • autonomic dysfunctions • recent surgery • severe pain and paresthesia • other types of neuropathy • diabetic foot ulcers • impaired vision • significant psychiatric disorders • amputation • pregnant women • obese patients

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postural stability will be measured by the Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (CTSIB) [At the baseline, 6 weeks after the commencement and at the end of 12 weeks]

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life will be measured by 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) [At the baseline, 6 weeks after the commencement and at the end of 12 weeks]

Countries

Sri Lanka

Contacts

Public ContactV.M.B.K.T.Malwanage

Lecturer (Probationary)

ktmalwanage@gmail.com. kavindaahs@ahs.pdn.ac.lk+94 813999623

Outcome results

None listed

Source: SLCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026