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NCT Number: NCT05790421

Effect of Foot Muscle Energy Technique in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy

Foot muscle energy technique and conventional physical therapy program administered in patients with type 2 Diabetic Neuropathy.

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Key information

Conditions

Diabetic Neuropathies Diabetes Complications Diabetes Mellitus Endocrine System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral Nervous System Diseases

Age range

40 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

October 6 University

El-Sheikh Zayed City, Giza Governorate, 1133, Egypt

About this study

Foot muscle energy technique and conventional physical therapy program administered in patients with type 2 Diabetic Neuropathy.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants (males and females) examined with non-insulin-dependent diabetes for ≥10 years determined by neurophysiological measurements were enrolled.
  • The participants regularly took their diabetes medications during the assessment and treatment period.
  • The use of any sedatives or anticonvulsants was contraindicated for all participants.

Exclusion criteria

  • Uncontrolled non-insulin dependent diabetes and diagnosed for < 10 years, neural, muscular, and skeletal system deformities; radiculopathy; and psychiatric disorders.

Treatment and study plan

Foot Muscle Energy Technique

Other

Starting from the preparation position, at the restriction barrier, the patient is asked to exert a small effort (no more than 20% of available strength) towards plantarflexion, against unyielding resistance, with appropriate breathing. The patient produces isometric effort contracts either gastrocnemius or soleus (depending on whether the knee is unflexed or flexed). This contraction is held for 7-10 seconds together with a held breath. The exercise was repeated until the full range of movement was obtained.

Other names: Foot MET

Conventional physical therapy program

Other

Graduated active resisted range of motion exercises for both UL and LL and graduated gait training

Primary outcomes

  1. Motor nerve conduction study

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Assess both tibial and deep peroneal motor nerve conduction velocity.

  2. Toe Strength Dynamometer

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Assess Isometric muscle strength.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

October 6 University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Foot Muscle Energy Technique in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2023
First posted
Mar 30, 2023
Registry last updated
Jun 15, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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