Effects of plantar electrical stimulation combined with balance training to improve postural sway in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20190806003

Enrollment

Registered

2019-08-06

Start date

2019-09-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

diabetes mellitus type 2 with peripheral neuropathy DM postural sway electrical stimulation

Interventions

plantar electrical stimulation combined with standing balance training for 4 weeks

Experimental Other

plantar electrical stimulation combined standing balance training

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

40 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Diagnosed for diabetes mellitus (type 2) at least 1 year -Treatment by oral medicine -Evidence of peripheral neuropathy, identified by monofilament test (ADA criteria) -can walk independently -good communication -good cognitive function (MMSE >23)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -any neurological problems -any musculoskeletal problems that may affect standing balance -visual problems that cannot be correct by lenses -vestibular disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
postural sway before, after 4 weeks training and follow-up 1 week and 2 week lord's sway meter	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
walking speed (m/s) before, after 4 weeks training and follow-up 1 week and 2 week 10 meter walk test	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public Contactkitima rongsawad

Faculty of Physical Therapy and Sport Medicine

kitima_r@yahoo.com66814089905

Outcome results

None listed

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