The Effect of Foot and Ankle Exercise on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy

NCT ID: NCT05670600

Last Updated: 2023-01-04

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-07-19

Study Completion Date

2021-09-13

Brief Summary

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The study will be carried out to determine the effect on pain and quality of life between the groups that received and did not receive foot and ankle exercise training.

Detailed Description

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In the literature, in patients with diabetic neuropathy who received foot and ankle exercise training; It is observed that it reduces the level of pain and increases the quality of life. Foot and ankle exercise training given to the participants improved blood circulation, improved foot-ankle range of motion, increased foot muscle strength and function, improved diabetic neuropathy symptoms, redistributed plantar pressure during movement, improved sensitivity, and was effective in maintaining balance; It is thought that participants can reduce pain and improve their quality of life with foot and ankle exercise training. While there are studies examining the effect of non-pharmacological interventions such as spa treatment and pulse electromagnetic field therapy in patients with diabetic neuropathy in our country, no study has been found examining the effect of foot and ankle exercise training on pain and quality of life in patients with diabetic neuropathic pain. It is thought that the results of the research will be beneficial in symptom management and improve quality of life in addition to pharmacological treatment.

Conditions

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Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Experimental research method was used. There is an intervention and control group. While the intervention group was given foot and ankle exercise training, no intervention was given to the control group. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of Neuropathic Pain was calculated by another researcher, who applied foot and ankle exercises to both groups before starting the exercise (1st measurement), fourth (2nd measurement) and at the end of the eighth week (3rd measurement). The Impact on Quality of Life Questionnaire (NePIQoL) was administered.
Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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intervention group

The intervention group received training by sending foot and ankle exercise videos to their mobile phones via WhatsApp.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

foot and ankle exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Foot and Ankle Exercise Phase

1. Pulling the foot upwards from the ankle
2. Bending the foot down from the ankle
3. Spreading the feet like a fan, moving the toes in and out to the right and left
4. Circle drawing exercise with ankle
5. Towel folding exercise
6. Bottle rolling exercise under the feet (The water in the bottle will be warm tap water)

Interventions

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foot and ankle exercise

Foot and Ankle Exercise Phase

1. Pulling the foot upwards from the ankle
2. Bending the foot down from the ankle
3. Spreading the feet like a fan, moving the toes in and out to the right and left
4. Circle drawing exercise with ankle
5. Towel folding exercise
6. Bottle rolling exercise under the feet (The water in the bottle will be warm tap water)

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 years and over,
* Having been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes for at least one year,
* Diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy for at least 6 months by EMG by a neurologist,
* Individuals with diabetes mellitus with neuropathic pain who score 12 or higher on the S-Lanns (Self-Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Sign) pain scale,
* Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) value to be at least 1,
* Receiving medical treatment for diabetic neuropathy,
* Did not receive physical therapy and non-pharmacological treatment during the research period,
* Having no physical and mental problems that will prevent communication,
* Having blood glucose meters at home,
* Individuals with smart device use,

Exclusion Criteria

* Peripheral vascular complications due to diabetes or another etiology,
* Having a history of surgery on the knee, ankle and hip and indication for surgery during the intervention period,
* Those who cannot communicate on the phone (with hearing problems),
* Having nephropathy, retinopathy and diabetic foot,
* Neurological diseases (stroke, cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy) and serious musculoskeletal problems (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis)
* Neurocognitive disorder (Alzheimer's disease, dementia),
* Not taking any physical therapy during the intervention period,
* Patients with deep vein thrombosis, femur fractures, surgical conditions, open wounds
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Gazi University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ülkü Görgülü Polat

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Ülkü Polat, Prof.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Gazi University

Selin Çiftçi

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Gazi University

Locations

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Toros Devlet Hastanesi

Mersin, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Other Identifiers

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Gaziüniversite

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Identifier Source: org_study_id

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