New combo therapy aims to ease diabetic nerve pain and prevent falls
NCT ID NCT07274735
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining a hands-on nerve treatment (intraneural facilitation) with a balance exercise program can reduce pain, improve balance, and enhance quality of life in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. About 65 adults aged 50-75 with type 2 diabetes and nerve pain will be assigned to one of two groups. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free way to help people move better and feel less pain.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 65 people
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- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jan 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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50 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 50-75years * Both male and female patients will be included in the study * Patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus (diagnosed by the physician) * Patients with a score ≥ 4 on DN4 scale * Patients have a score on the Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test of less than 15 s * Able to walk at least 10 meters long Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with presence of any other systemic disease rather than diabetes such as end-stage renal failure, uncontrolled hypertension, severe dyslipidemia, chronic liver disease, autoimmune disease, advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease etc * Patients with documented active alcohol or drug misuse * Patient with total or partial amputation of lower extremities * Participants will be also excluded if they were morbidly obese or if pregnant (self-reported) * Patient with active inflammations or other inflammatory neuropathies including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, proximal diabetic neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathies, or other neuropathies not associated with DM such as B12 deficiency
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Locations
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Rasheed Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54800, Pakistan
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