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Walking Function in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition · with Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · NCT05965336

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 45+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
50
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
December 5, 2024
Record last updated
August 18, 2026

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

The purpose of this study is to 1) examine the differences in walking function and movement patterns between individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and healthy adults with no known conditions; 2) examine if receiving feedback on walking form will help change walking patterns; and 3) examine the feasibility, safety, and preliminary effects of walking training with feedback on walking function in individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Being studied: Clinical Evaluation; Evaluation of Passive Ankle Stiffness; Gait Biomechanics; Gait Biofeedback; Plantar Pressure Biofeedback Gait Training; Propulsion Biofeedback Gait Training

Conditions: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria for All Participants

  • Age 45+ years
  • Able to walk 10-meters independently without an assistive device
  • Sufficient cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health to walk on a treadmill for 1-minute at self-selected speed

Inclusion Criteria for Participants with DPN:

  • Diagnosis of DM
  • Diagnosis of DPN by a physician
  • Foot examination within the past 6 months to document ambulatory status
  • Physician's clearance

Exclusion Criteria for Healthy Able-Bodied Individuals:

  • History of neurologic disease
  • History of orthopaedic disease affecting the lower extremities
  • History of injury or pain affecting the lower extremity or walking function within the past 6 months

Exclusion Criteria for All Participants

  • History of amputation
  • Active ulceration
  • Medial column deformity
  • History of Charcot osteoarthropathy
  • History of posterior muscle group lengthening
  • History of lower extremity joint replacement
  • History of lower extremity and/or foot surgery affecting walking mechanics
  • Orthopaedic problems of the lower limbs or spine due to other medical conditions (not DM or DPN) that limit walking or cause pain during walking
  • Improper footwear for walking and community ambulation
  • Cardiovascular or medical condition affecting ability to walk safely
  • History of unexplained dizziness or fainting in the past 2 months
  • Allergy to adhesive tape or rubbing alcohol
  • Individuals who are pregnant, prisoners, or not yet adults
  • Inability to communicate with the investigators
  • Inability to provide written informed consent

Recruiting US locations

  • Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition

    Pensacola, FL 32502

    Site contact: Nicole Rendos, PhD · 850-202-4442 · nrendos@ihmc.org

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Nicole Rendos, PhD · (850) 202-4442 · nrendos@ihmc.org
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