Can ancient qigong outperform standard exercises for diabetic nerve damage?
NCT ID NCT07575126
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will compare two exercise programs—qigong (a gentle movement practice) and Otago (a standard balance and strength program)—in 44 adults with diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes). The goal is to see which one better improves agility, balance, walking, and quality of life. Participants must be able to walk 10 meters and have mild to moderate balance issues.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 44 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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Other sponsor
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45 to 65 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Physician-diagnosed type 2 diabetes without gender bias, with peripheral neuropathy (defined by Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument questionnaire score of 5 or greater) * Type 2 diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients * The ability to walk independently for 10 m * Having score between 46 to 52 (out of a total of 56 points) on the BBS Exclusion Criteria: * Fracture of the lower limb within the 6 months before the study (15) * Diabetic ulcer, infection or partial amputation in feet (15) * Disease or functional impairment of auditory, vestibular system (16) * Any other medical conditions that would confound assessment of neuropathy such as malignancy, other neurological or orthopedic impairments (such as stroke, poliomyelitis, rheumatoid arthritis, prosthesis, or severe osteoarthritis), major vascular complications (venous or arterial ulcers), severe retinopathy, or severe nephropathy that causes edema or needs hemodialysis (17) * Dementia or inability to give consistent information (18) * History of surgical procedure at the knee, ankle, or hip or indication of surgery throughout the intervention period
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DHQ Gujranwala
Guiranwala, Punjab Province, 54500, Pakistan
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