Status:
UNKNOWN
Sensor-based Balance Training in Diabetes: A Virtual Reality Paradigm
Lead Sponsor:
University of Arizona
Collaborating Sponsors:
Qatar National Research Foundation, Qatar
Conditions:
Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) can severely deteriorate balance and gait in patients, thereby increasing risk of fall and injury. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of a virtual re...
Detailed Description
The game includes a series of ankle reaching tasks and crossing of virtual obstacles on the monitor screen; these exercises are aimed to improve weight shifting capabilities and medial-lateral movemen...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Age \> 50 (Men or Women)
- Able to walk 60 feet
Exclusion
- Major lower extremity amputation
- Cognitive deficits (MMSE 24 or below)
- Severely impaired vision
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02214329
Start Date
February 1 2014
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
August 12 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85724