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Investigation of Ultrasonographic Measurements of Lower Extremity Nerves in Type 2 Diabetes Patients With Peripheral Polyneuropathy
Led by Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey · Updated on 2025-09-12
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to quantitatively evaluate ultrasonographic measurements of the lower extremity nerves in patients diagnosed with diabetic polyneuropathy and to investigate the relationship with gait, static and dynamic balance performance. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasonographic findings of lower extremity nerves on quality of daily life, physical activity, gait and balance in patients with diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Investigation of Ultrasonographic Measurements of Lower Extremity Nerves in Type 2 Diabetes Patients With Peripheral Polyneuropathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Ability to read and write
- Signed voluntary consent form
- For diabetic group: Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes based on standard criteria
- Diagnosed with diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy through EMG evaluation (for diabetic group)
You will not qualify if you...
- Under 18 years or over 65 years of age
- Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
- Use of medications that cause polyneuropathy
- Other causes of neuropathic pain such as lumbar radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, hereditary, inflammatory, or entrapment neuropathies
- Underwent lower extremity surgery (spine, hip, knee, foot) in the last 6 months
- Peripheral artery disease
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Active foot ulcer
- History of lower extremity amputation
- Severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency (stage 3-4)
- Myocardial infarction within the last month
- History of unstable angina
- Active systemic inflammatory diseases or active cancer
- Vestibular disorders
- Cognitive impairment
- Osteoarthritis in the lower extremity
- Pregnancy
- Body Mass Index of 30 or higher
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Sultan 2. Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye), 34674
Active, Not Recruiting
2
Sultan 2. Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye)
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Semiha Özgüç
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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