Fall Risk Assessment in People With Diabetic Neuropathy

NCT01040962 | Completed DMC

• 2 other identifiers: 11481GCRC Protocol #0122
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 37
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

Fall risk is increased in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and yet, minimal research has been conducted to identify appropriate fall risk assessment tools and improve our understanding of falls in these individuals. Purpose: The primary purpose of this study is to establish a foundation of knowledge needed to address falls in people with DPN. This will be accomplished through 1) comparing the validity of 4 fall risk assessment tools, 2) identifying risk factors for falls and 3) determining how quality of life is influenced by factors related to falls in people with DPN.

Conditions

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Keywords

neuropathy; diabetes

Study Arms (1)

Falls Risk Assessment, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Persons that have diabetic peripheral neuropathy

You may qualify if:

• diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

You may not qualify if:

• major medical depression
• non-diabetes related musculoskeletal problems that limit ambulation
• open wounds on the weight bearing surfaces of the feet
• requires another person's assistance to walk
• uncorrected visual deficits that influence gait and/or balance
• history of stroke or other CNS pathology that impairs gait and/or balance
• diagnosed untreated vestibular disorder that results in gait and/or balance disturbances

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Stephen D. Jernigan, PT, PhD: lead

Study Sites (2)

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

Location

North Kansas City Hospital

Kansas City, Missouri, 64116, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases

Study Officials

• Steve Jernigan

  University of Kansas Medical Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Clinical Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 28, 2009
• First Posted: December 30, 2009
• Study Start: August 1, 2008
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2010
• Study Completion: December 1, 2010
• Last Updated: June 19, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-06

Locations

US (2)