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Efficacy of a Structured Multisensory Re-education Program on Sensory Function and Upper Limb Sensorimotor Performance in Individuals With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.
Sponsor: Imam Abdulrahman Al Faisal Hospital
Summary
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes that can cause impairments in sensation, dexterity, and upper-limb function. Current treatment approaches mainly focus on symptom management and glycemic control, while interventions specifically targeting sensory recovery remain limited. This randomized sham-controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Structured Multisensory Re-education Program (SENS-UL) in improving sensory function and upper-limb sensorimotor performance in adults with DPN. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving structured multisensory sensory re-education or a sham-control group receiving passive sensory exposure without active sensory retraining. The intervention will be delivered twice weekly for five weeks. Outcome measures will include sensory function, neuropathy severity, thermal and tactile sensation, vibration perception, proprioception, dexterity, and neuropathy-related quality of life. Assessments will be conducted before and after the intervention period. The study is expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of multisensory sensory rehabilitation for individuals with DPN and may contribute to the development of targeted rehabilitation strategies aimed at improving sensory recovery, hand function, and quality of life.
Official title: Efficacy of a Structured Multisensory Re-education Program on Sensory Function and Upper Limb Sensorimotor Performance in Individuals With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
59
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2028-09-30
Last Updated
2026-06-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Structured Multisensory Re-education Program
A structured multisensory re-education program targeting sensory deficits in individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The program includes tactile, thermal, vibration, proprioceptive, and sensory discrimination training delivered twice weekly for five weeks.
Behavioral: Sham Sensory Exposure
Participants in the sham control group will receive passive sensory exposure sessions without structured sensory re-education, active sensory discrimination training, feedback, or progression of sensory tasks. The duration and frequency of sessions will be matched to the experimental group.