Fall Risk Assessment in People With Diabetic Neuropathy

June 15, 2012 updated by: Stephen D. Jernigan, PT, PhD
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

All subjects participate in testing that involves questionnaires, cognitive testing, fall risk assessment, and other testing related to physical parameters including body mass index, glycosylated hemoglobin, lower extremity nerve conduction study, and ankle range of motion, proprioception and strength. After testing, subjects are interviewed to determine fall status (faller or non-faller). A "faller" is defined as someone that has fallen at least 2 times in the past year. Data Analysis: The validity of the fall risk assessment tools will be compared using sensitivity and specificity analyses. Variables related to ankle function, neuropathy, glycemic control and general activity will be analyzed for association with recent fall history through multivariable logistic regression. Variables related to falls, neuropathy and activity level will be analyzed for association with health-related quality of life through multivariable linear regression.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

37

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Kansas
      • Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160
        • University of Kansas Medical Center
    • Missouri
      • Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64116
        • North Kansas City Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Persons that have diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Falls Risk Assessment, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Stephen D. Jernigan, PT, PhD

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Steve Jernigan, University of Kansas Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 28, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 29, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

December 30, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 19, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 15, 2012

Last Verified

June 1, 2012

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 11481
  • GCRC Protocol #0122 (Other Identifier: University of Kansas Medical Center)

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