Walking smarter: biofeedback may help diabetic neuropathy patients

NCT ID NCT06591780

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether real-time visual and audio cues can help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy walk better. Researchers will measure foot pressure and push-off force as 25 participants walk on a treadmill. The goal is to understand how biofeedback changes walking patterns, not to treat the disease itself.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: biofeedback (visual and auditory cues during walking)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a new way to help people with diabetic neuropathy walk more safely and with less risk of foot injury.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study with only 25 participants. It measures immediate effects, not long-term improvement, so results may not apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus diabetic neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES MELLITUS DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
RECRUITING

Pensacola, Florida, 32502, United States

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