Buerger Exercises With Whole Body Vibration in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Dec 16, 2024

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This clinical trial is looking at a new treatment approach for adults aged 50 to 70 who have diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which is a type of nerve damage that can cause pain and balance problems due to diabetes. The researchers want to see if combining specific exercises called Buerger exercises with whole-body vibration therapy can help improve pain, circulation, and balance. Participants will need to do the Buerger exercises three times a day and, if they are in the group receiving the new treatment, they will also attend whole-body vibration sessions three times a week.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be diagnosed with diabetes for at least five years and have certain levels of blood sugar and nerve damage as measured by specific tests. People with severe pain, major health issues, or serious complications from diabetes won’t be included. Throughout the study, participants will undergo assessments to measure their pain levels, circulation, balance, and mobility at the start, and at four, eight, and twelve weeks, with a follow-up at sixteen weeks. This research could help improve treatment options for those struggling with diabetic nerve pain and balance issues.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria:
• • Participants with both genders male and female will be included in the study.
• • The Age limit for the participants will be 50-70 years.
• • Patients diagnosed with diabetes from last 5 Years.
• • The participants with Hb1Ac higher than 6.7mmol/L.
• • Patients diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy with scores ≥ 4 on Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI).
• • Patients with Ankle Brachial Index \< 1-1.2mmHg.
• • Those patients who were able to participate in exercise interventions.
• Exclusion criteria:
• • The patients with Numeric Pain Rating Scale values greater than 4.
• • Patients with severe cardiovascular or musculoskeletal conditions contraindicating exercise.
• • Patients with serious mental problems or inability to communicate.
• • Patients with Deep venous thrombosis.
• • Patients with Diabetic foot ulcers or foot gangrene.
• • Patients having serious complications of diabetes, such as amputation and patients who are unable to complete the entire program.