Can special exercises help diabetics avoid falls?
NCT ID NCT07616661
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
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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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The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan