Can special exercises help diabetics avoid falls?

NCT ID NCT07616661

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two different exercise programs in 40 people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition that causes numbness and balance problems. One program uses Feldenkrais exercises, which focus on movement awareness, and the other uses task-oriented gait training, which practices walking tasks. Researchers will measure balance, joint position sense, and quality of life over 12 weeks to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Feldenkrais exercises and task oriented gait training
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which type of exercise better helps people with diabetic nerve damage improve their balance and reduce falls.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not work for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetic neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

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