Balance exercises for fall prevention in diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding special movement exercises (called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) to standard Otago exercises can help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet.
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Who can take part
- You have type 2 diabetes.
- You are between 50 and 75 years old.
- You have had diabetes for more than 5 years.
- You have nerve damage in your feet or legs (peripheral neuropathy).
- Your balance is not too poor (Berg Balance Scale score above 20).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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