Can simple exercises help diabetic seniors stay steady on their feet?
NCT ID NCT07293507
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of exercise programs—Modified Otago Exercises and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises—to see which better improves balance and daily living activities in older adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The trial will involve 36 participants aged 60 and older who have had type 2 diabetes for at least 5 years and have nerve damage in their feet. The goal is to help patients move more safely and independently.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- exercise programs (Modified Otago Exercises and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple, effective exercise routine to help older adults with diabetic nerve damage improve their balance and daily function, reducing fall risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs require consistent effort, and individual results may vary.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 36 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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60 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 60 years of age and elderly. * The Timed Up and Go score exceeds 10 seconds. * Both men and women * Individuals with type 2 diabetes and DPN. * Patients diagnosed with diabetes from last 5 Years. * Patients diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy with scores ≥ 4 on Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) * Individuals with an ability to walk independently. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with neuropathies that are not caused by diabetes. * Individuals with any neurological disorders that may affect their ability to balance. * Participants suffering from any musculoskeletal disorders that result in discomfort and instability. * A history of acute and chronic physiological, psychological, and mental disorders that may prevent exercise. * Participants with unrelated orthopedics, surgical, or health conditions that impair physical movement and equilibrium, such as severe diabetic retinopathy were eliminated, as were those with active foot issues. * Patients having serious complications of diabetes, such as amputation and patients who are unable to complete the entire program.
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imran idrees teaching hospital daska Road sialkot, Dar ul shifa hospital sialkot
Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51310, Pakistan
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