Nerve exercises versus balance training for diabetic foot ulcers
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two types of physical therapy exercises — nerve gliding exercises and multisensory balance training — to see which works better for people with diabetic foot ulcers. It aims to improve healing, nerve function, and balance.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 75 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes, and your blood sugar is not well controlled (HbA1c 7.5% or higher, or fasting blood sugar 130 mg/dL or higher).
- Your foot ulcer is not deep (Wagner grade 0 or 1) and is either healed or nearly healed (healing for 1-2 weeks).
- You have had diabetes for less than 10 years and have not had an amputation above the toe joint.
- You do not have other serious health conditions (like autoimmune diseases), recent nerve injuries, or severe nerve damage in your feet.
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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