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Combined Effects of Foot-Ankle Therapeutic Exercises and Mindful Walking in Patients With Diabetic Polyneuropathy

NCT07248631 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2025-11-25

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Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the combined effects of foot ankle therapeutic exercises and mindful walking on pain, foot and ankle disability, and quality of life in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy. This study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of these interventions in improving clinical outcomes and enhancing the overall well-being of individuals with diabetic polyneuropathy.

Conditions

  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Interventions

OTHER

Foot-Ankle therapeutic exercises and Mindful Walking.

The intervention consists of Foot-Ankle Therapeutic Exercises combined with Mindful Walking, specifically designed to address diabetic neuropathy symptoms. This 12-week program includes strengthening exercises such as toe spreads, toe curls, heel raises, calf raises, single leg stance, and ankle dorsiflexion, as well as flexibility exercises like ankle dorsiflexion stretch, plantar fascia stretch, calf stretch, toe flexion stretch, and Achilles tendon stretch. Alongside these exercises, participants will engage in mindful walking practices incorporating sensory cues (kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and tactile cues). The unique combination and structured progression of these exercises and mindfulness techniques distinguish this intervention from other therapeutic approaches.

OTHER

Standard care with Mindful walking.

The intervention consists of Foot-Ankle Therapeutic Exercises combined with Mindful Walking, specifically designed to address diabetic neuropathy symptoms. This 12-week program includes strengthening exercises such as toe spreads, toe curls, heel raises, calf raises, single leg stance, and ankle dorsiflexion, as well as flexibility exercises like ankle dorsiflexion stretch, plantar fascia stretch, calf stretch, toe flexion stretch, and Achilles tendon stretch. Alongside these exercises, participants will engage in mindful walking practices incorporating sensory cues (kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and tactile cues). The unique combination and structured progression of these exercises and mindfulness techniques distinguish this intervention from other therapeutic approaches.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Fatima Tariq, MS · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Months
Max Age
75 Months
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-17
Primary Completion
2025-11-30
Completion
2025-12-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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