NCT06904417

Effect of Feldenkrais Method in Enhancing Postural Control for Patients with Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Effect of the Feldenkrais Method on Enhancing Postural Control in Patients with Diabetic Polyneuropathy

• Status: Enrolling By Invitation
• Phase: Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 24 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Background: Postural Control is a major complication of polyneuropathy, affecting patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. Purpose: To examine the effect of the Feldenkrais Method on dynamic balance, limits of stability and fear of falling in adults aged 45 to 60 years with diabetic polyneuropathy in the short and mid-term. Methods: A single-blinded, parallel, multicentric randomized control trial was conducted in two health centers. Adults aged 45 to 60 years with diabetic polyneuropathy and a history of falls or dynamic balance dysfunction were recruited from hospital databases and randomly assigned to either the study or control group. The study group received 16 sessions of Feldenkrais-based sensorimotor training. Both groups received diabetic foot care instructions and traditional balance exercises. Outcomes were measured at 3 and 6-month follow-up intervals. Dynamic balance was assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test, limits of stability using Biodex and fear of falling with the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES).

Conditions

• Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	The Feldenkrais-based intervention	The Feldenkrais-based intervention consisted of guided awareness exercises aimed at improving movement patterns, proprioception, and postural control. Sessions were conducted twice weekly for 12 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 45 minutes
OTHER	conventional balance training program	a conventional balance training program consisting of static and dynamic balance exercises, gait training, and strength-building activities, matched for session frequency and duration

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-30
• Primary completion: 2025-04-30
• Completion: 2025-06-30
• First posted: 2025-04-01
• Last updated: 2025-04-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt