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Combined Effects of Foot-Ankle Therapeutic Exercises and Mindful Walking in Patients With Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-11-25
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
62 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to investigate the combined effects of foot ankle therapeutic exercises and mindful walking on pain, foot and ankle disability, and quality of life in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy. This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of these interventions in improving clinical outcomes and enhancing the overall well-being of individuals with diabetic polyneuropathy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Combined Effects of Foot-Ankle Therapeutic Exercises and Mindful Walking in Patients With Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with diabetic polyneuropathy confirmed by medical history and clinical examination
- Experience pain and disability in foot/ankle with a Numeric Pain Rating Scale score of 4 or higher
- Able to walk independently for at least 10 meters
- Age between 40 and 75 years
- Able to understand and follow exercise instructions
- Have no more than one amputated toe, which is not the big toe
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Have an active plantar ulcer or gangrene
- History of surgery or planned surgery during the study at the knee, ankle, or hip
- Have arthroplasty or orthosis of lower limbs or planned lower limb arthroplasty during the study
- Currently participating in other exercise programs or studies
- Have dementia or inability to provide consistent information
- Diagnosed with neurological diseases other than diabetic polyneuropathy
- Neuropathic pain caused by other conditions like HIV or chemotherapy
- Have major vascular complications or severe retinopathy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Nishtar 2
Multan, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 60000
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Research Team
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Fatima Tariq, MS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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