Walking smarter: biofeedback may help diabetic neuropathy patients
NCT ID NCT06591780
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
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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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Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
RECRUITINGPensacola, Florida, 32502, United States
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