Investigation of the Effect of Foot Intrinsic Muscle Training in Individuals With Diabetic Foot Syndrome
NCT ID: NCT05974020
Last Updated: 2023-12-29
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
37 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-08-04
2023-11-25
Brief Summary
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Participants who meet the inclusion criteria and are between the ages of 18-65 will be randomly assigned to one of the two experimental groups or the control group.Participants will be assessed through surveys to evaluate their physical activity level, foot health and functionality, and sensory status of the feet. Measurements related to foot position and posture will be taken. The use of a pedobarography device will allow for the examination of plantar pressure distribution. Following these assessments, participants will receive general foot care instructions and information on appropriate footwear, along with the designated exercise program.
During routine check-ups and treatment procedures related to diabetes, blood glucose levels and HbA1c values taken from participants will be analyzed by the physician before and after the program to make comparisons. The study is planned to last for 12 weeks, and evaluations will be conducted before and after the program.
Detailed Description
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Based on the findings from previous research, it is believed that the reduced foot intrinsic muscle strength, which has not been extensively examined in its relationship with other factors, needs to be systematically investigated for its effects on foot related measurements and plantar pressure. Furthermore, there seems to be insufficient information regarding exercise interventions focusing on foot intrinsic muscle training for preventing ulcer development in diabetic foot. Therefore, the aim of the study is to examine the effects of foot intrinsic muscle training on foot posture and plantar pressure distribution in individuals with diabetic foot syndrome. By elucidating these factors, it is hoped that the exercise protocol focusing on foot intrinsic muscle training, implemented to prevent ulcer formation, will contribute to the literature and reduce the burdens associated with the disease.
Hypotheses of the study:
H0: Foot intrinsic muscle training has no effect on plantar pressure in individuals with diabetic foot syndrome.
H1: Foot intrinsic muscle training has an effect on plantar pressure in individuals with diabetic foot syndrome.
H2: Foot intrinsic muscle training has no effect on foot posture in individuals with diabetic foot syndrome.
H3: Foot intrinsic muscle training has an effect on foot posture in individuals with diabetic foot syndrome.
In this study, individuals with diabetic foot syndrome between the ages of 18-65 will be included. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial, and the participants will be divided into three groups: one control group (Group 1) and two experimental groups (Group 2 and Group 3). The sample size was determined using the G-power program. According to the results obtained, it was calculated that a total of 30 individuals should be included in the study, with 10 participants in each group, considering a statistical power level of 82% and a significance level of 5%.
As part of the research, investigators will gain insights into participants' foot health through questionnaire questions, complete observational analyses of foot and foot-related measurements, evaluate participants' plantar pressure distribution using pedobarographic analysis, and implement exercise protocols focusing on foot intrinsic muscle training.
The study was designed with evaluation and treatment protocols. Demographic information and physical activity levels of the participants to be included in the study will be recorded. The measurements related to the foot will include evaluation of foot posture, goniometric measurements, assessment of tactile sensation, plantar pressure distribution analysis, and questionnaire evaluations. In addition to all these assessments, participants' blood values will be examined by the doctor before and after treatment.
The treatment protocols consist of general foot care instructions and information about appropriate footwear selection, along with exercise protocols. Group 1 - Control Group participants will receive only general foot care instructions and education on appropriate footwear selection. Group 2 participants will receive general foot care instructions and education on appropriate footwear selection, along with an exercise protocol focusing on foot intrinsic muscle training. Group 3 participants will receive general foot care instructions and education on appropriate footwear selection, foot intrinsic muscle training, and in addition, an aerobic exercise protocol. The treatment protocols will be implemented for 12 weeks, and pre- and post-treatment evaluations will be repeated to compare the results.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Group 1- Aerobic Exercise
Group 1 participants will receive general foot care instructions and education on appropriate footwear selection, foot intrinsic muscle training, and in addition, an aerobic exercise protocol.
Aerobic Exercise
In addition to general foot care instructions and information on the use of appropriate shoes, warm-up exercises, ankle exercises, functional exercises and intrinsic muscle training, the participants will be given a walking program for aerobic exercise.
Group 2- Intrinsic Muscle Training
Group 2 participants will receive general foot care instructions and education on appropriate footwear selection, along with an exercise protocol focusing on foot intrinsic muscle training.
Intrinsic Muscle Training
In addition to general foot care instructions and briefings on the use of appropriate shoes, intrinsic muscle training including alternating toe movement, toes picking up sheets, opening and closing the toes, pinching the toe separators, toe transitions and short foot exercises will be implemented.
Additionaly, warm-up exercises, ankle exercises and functional exercises will be included in the program.
Group 3- Control Group
Group 3 will receive only general foot care instructions and education on appropriate footwear selection.
Control
No intervention will be applied to the control group, and information will be given on general foot care instructions and the use of appropriate shoes.
Interventions
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Control
No intervention will be applied to the control group, and information will be given on general foot care instructions and the use of appropriate shoes.
Intrinsic Muscle Training
In addition to general foot care instructions and briefings on the use of appropriate shoes, intrinsic muscle training including alternating toe movement, toes picking up sheets, opening and closing the toes, pinching the toe separators, toe transitions and short foot exercises will be implemented.
Additionaly, warm-up exercises, ankle exercises and functional exercises will be included in the program.
Aerobic Exercise
In addition to general foot care instructions and information on the use of appropriate shoes, warm-up exercises, ankle exercises, functional exercises and intrinsic muscle training, the participants will be given a walking program for aerobic exercise.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Be between the ages of 18-65
* Being diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of severe deformity and/or orthopedic problem in the foot
* Presence of foot ulcer
* History of lower extremity surgery
* History of lower extremity amputation
* Having serious comorbidities (renal failure, severe retinopathy, cardiac problems, neurological problems)
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Fatma Dilara Akar
Research Assistant
Principal Investigators
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Dilara Akar
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Saglik Bilimleri University
Locations
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Saglik Bilimleri University
Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Morrison T, Jones S, Causby RS, Thoirs K. Can ultrasound measures of intrinsic foot muscles and plantar soft tissues predict future diabetes-related foot disease? A systematic review. PLoS One. 2018 Jun 15;13(6):e0199055. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199055. eCollection 2018.
MANN R, INMAN VT. PHASIC ACTIVITY OF INTRINSIC MUSCLES OF THE FOOT. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1964 Apr;46:469-81. No abstract available.
McKeon PO, Hertel J, Bramble D, Davis I. The foot core system: a new paradigm for understanding intrinsic foot muscle function. Br J Sports Med. 2015 Mar;49(5):290. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092690. Epub 2014 Mar 21.
Armstrong DG, Boulton AJM, Bus SA. Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Their Recurrence. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jun 15;376(24):2367-2375. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra1615439. No abstract available.
Matos M, Mendes R, Silva AB, Sousa N. Physical activity and exercise on diabetic foot related outcomes: A systematic review. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2018 May;139:81-90. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2018.02.020. Epub 2018 Feb 23.
Lung CW, Wu FL, Liao F, Pu F, Fan Y, Jan YK. Emerging technologies for the prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers. J Tissue Viability. 2020 May;29(2):61-68. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2020.03.003. Epub 2020 Mar 17.
Monteiro RL, Ferreira JSSP, Silva EQ, Donini A, Cruvinel-Junior RH, Verissimo JL, Bus SA, Sacco ICN. Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Foot-Ankle Exercise Program Aiming to Improve Foot-Ankle Functionality and Gait Biomechanics in People with Diabetic Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Sensors (Basel). 2020 Sep 9;20(18):5129. doi: 10.3390/s20185129.
Shaw JE, Sicree RA, Zimmet PZ. Global estimates of the prevalence of diabetes for 2010 and 2030. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2010 Jan;87(1):4-14. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2009.10.007. Epub 2009 Nov 6.
Monteiro-Soares M, Russell D, Boyko EJ, Jeffcoate W, Mills JL, Morbach S, Game F; International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF). Guidelines on the classification of diabetic foot ulcers (IWGDF 2019). Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2020 Mar;36 Suppl 1:e3273. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.3273.
Boulton AJ, Armstrong DG, Albert SF, Frykberg RG, Hellman R, Kirkman MS, Lavery LA, LeMaster JW, Mills JL Sr, Mueller MJ, Sheehan P, Wukich DK. Comprehensive foot examination and risk assessment. A report of the Task Force of the Foot Care Interest Group of the American Diabetes Association, with endorsement by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Phys Ther. 2008 Nov;88(11):1436-43. doi: 10.1093/ptj/88.11.1436. No abstract available.
Related Links
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Feasibility of a home-based foot-ankle exercise programme for musculoskeletal dysfunctions in people with diabetes: randomised controlled FOotCAre (FOCA) Trial II. Sci Rep
Other Identifiers
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22-54
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id