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Efficacy of a Structured Multisensory Re-education Program on Sensory Function and Upper Limb Sensorimotor Performance in Individuals With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

NCT07670598 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 59

Last updated 2026-06-26

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Summary

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes that can cause impairments in sensation, dexterity, and upper-limb function. Current treatment approaches mainly focus on symptom management and glycemic control, while interventions specifically targeting sensory recovery remain limited.

This randomized sham-controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Structured Multisensory Re-education Program (SENS-UL) in improving sensory function and upper-limb sensorimotor performance in adults with DPN. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving structured multisensory sensory re-education or a sham-control group receiving passive sensory exposure without active sensory retraining.

The intervention will be delivered twice weekly for five weeks. Outcome measures will include sensory function, neuropathy severity, thermal and tactile sensation, vibration perception, proprioception, dexterity, and neuropathy-related quality of life. Assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention period.

The study is expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of multisensory sensory rehabilitation for individuals with DPN and may contribute to the development of targeted rehabilitation strategies aimed at improving sensory recovery, hand function, and quality of life.

Conditions

  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Structured Multisensory Re-education Program

A structured multisensory re-education program targeting sensory deficits in individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The program includes tactile, thermal, vibration, proprioceptive, and sensory discrimination training delivered twice weekly for five weeks.

BEHAVIORAL

Behavioral: Sham Sensory Exposure

Participants in the sham control group will receive passive sensory exposure sessions without structured sensory re-education, active sensory discrimination training, feedback, or progression of sensory tasks. The duration and frequency of sessions will be matched to the experimental group.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Imam Abdulrahman Al Faisal Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-09-01
Primary Completion
2028-07-31
Completion
2028-09-30

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