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

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).

NCT Number	NCT06904417
Lead Sponsor	Cairo University
Conditions	Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enrollment	24 participants
Start Date	2025-03-30
Primary Completion	2025-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-04-01