An interventional study of ultrasound and high intensity laser therapy in Diabetic Foot and Diabetic Neuropathies, sponsored by Riphah International University. Status unknown at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 50 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-06-28.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
To compare the effects of therapeutic ultrasound and high intensity laser therapy on neuropathic pain , strength and quality of life in patients with diabetic foot
therapeutic ultrasound and laser therapy with routine physical therapy are used to improve neuropathic pain and foot related quality of life. the scarcity of evidence regarding the application of high intensity laser therapy necessitates a comprehensive investigation. The effects of HILT and comparative effects with ultrasound remains largely unexplored in diabetic peripheral neuropathy
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Exclusion Criteria:
History or evidence of neurological disorders other than peripheral neuropathy associated with Diabetes mellitus.
therapeutic ultrasound 1MHZ continuous mode for 20 minutes
Other: ultrasound
approximately 905 nm super pulsed laser
Other: high intensity laser therapy
ultrasound 1 MHZ continuous for 20 minute with routine physical therapy 3 days /week 150 minutes/ week resistance training 5-10 exercises involving major muscles of leg and foot 3-4 sets per exercise and 10- 15 repetition per set
905 nm super pulsed laser 40 minute session 3 days /week 150 minutes/ week resistance training 5-10 exercises involving major muscles of leg and foot 3-4 sets per exercise and 10- 15 repetition per set
michigan neuropathy screening instrument
MNSI is designed to screen for the presence of diabetic neuropathy the first part consist of 15 self administered questions on foot sensations ,pain ,numbness etc second part is brief physical examination of feet
Time frame: 8th week
foot and ankle disability index
FADI is designed to assess functional limitations related to foot and ankle conditions it has 26 items each item scored from 0 -4 FADI has totel 104 points
Time frame: 8th week
Plan to share: No
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