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Investigation of the Effect of Intrinsic Foot Muscle Training on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

NCT05974020 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 37

Last updated 2026-03-03

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Summary

The goal of this experimental randomized controlled study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the exercise program to be applied to prevent foot wounds, which is one of the leading foot problems that develop as a result of diabetes, based on foot posture and plantar pressure distribution.

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.

Conditions

  • Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM)

Interventions

OTHER

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.

OTHER

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.

OTHER

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dilara Akar · Saglik Bilimleri University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-08-04
Primary Completion
2023-09-13
Completion
2023-11-25

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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