Peripheral Neuropathy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with diabetic polyneuropathy (nerve damage related to diabetes), confirmed by their medical history and a clinical examination.
- People who experience pain and disability in their foot or ankle, with a pain level of 4 or more on a standard 0–10 pain rating scale.
- People who are able to walk at least 10 metres independently, without assistance.
- People aged between 40 and 75 years.
- People who are able to understand and follow exercise instructions.
- People who have had at most one toe amputated, and not the big toe.
- People who are willing to take part in the study and sign a consent form.
Who may not be able to join:
- People who currently have an open wound (ulcer) on the sole of their foot, or gangrene.
- People who have had surgery on their knee, ankle, or hip in the past, or who are expected to need such surgery during the study period.
- People who have an artificial joint (such as a knee or hip replacement) in their lower limbs, or who are expected to need one during the study period, or who use a rigid brace or orthosis on their lower limbs.
- People who are currently participating in another exercise program or research study.
- People who have dementia or are unable to provide consistent and reliable information.
- People who have been diagnosed with a neurological disease (a condition affecting the nervous system) other than diabetic neuropathy.
- People whose nerve pain is caused by something other than diabetes, such as HIV or chemotherapy.
- People who have serious blood vessel complications or severe damage to the blood vessels of the eyes (severe retinopathy).
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Fatima Tariq, MS, Riphah International University
Phone: 923344255033
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
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Primary endpoints
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 8 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.