DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

This study is testing whether small electrical pulses to remaining nerves can help people with diabetes who have lost a leg feel their missing limb again. The goal is to improve balance and walking. Researchers will also explore using muscle sensors to allow intuitive control of …

This study tests a new portable DNA tool called MinION to quickly identify all bacteria and fungi in foot wounds of people with diabetes. Standard lab tests can miss some germs and take days, but MinION gives results in hours. The goal is to see if this tool can help doctors choo…

This study looks at whether a hands-on therapy called intraneural facilitation (INF) combined with balance exercises (Otago program) can help people with diabetic nerve damage feel less pain, walk more steadily, and enjoy a better quality of life. About 65 adults aged 50-75 with …

This study tests a cream made with a special form of capsaicin (the stuff that makes chili peppers hot) to see if it can reduce foot pain in people with diabetic nerve damage. About 80 adults will apply the cream twice a day for two weeks and rate their pain. The goal is to find …

This study tests two different balance-training methods in 80 adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition causing numbness and poor balance. One group does sensory re-education exercises, the other does proprioceptive training. Both aim to improve walking and reduce f…

This study looks at whether showing people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes) real-time visual and audio feedback while they walk can improve their step pattern and reduce harmful foot pressure. About 25 participants will walk on a special treadmill …

This study is translating and testing an Arabic version of a survey that measures quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage or foot ulcers. Researchers will enroll 290 Arabic-speaking adults to ensure the survey is accurate and reliable. The goal is to …