Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms Related to Physical Competence

Suleyman Demirel University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus

Treatments

Diagnostic Test: There will be no intervention in the study. Only descriptive tests will be used.

Study type

Observational

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT07234513

60116787-020/71477

Details and patient eligibility

About

The research is a cross-sectional study and was planned to determine which diabetes mellitus symptoms related to physical competence have a greater impact on balance in patients with diabetes mellitus

Full description

The present study was designed as a cross-sectional observational study to investigate the relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM)-related symptoms and physical competence, with a specific focus on balance performance in individuals diagnosed with DM. Considering that diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that frequently leads to multisystemic complications such as peripheral neuropathy, muscle weakness, sensory impairments, and reduced physical capacity, it is essential to determine how these clinical manifestations affect functional outcomes. Since balance is a critical component of daily living activities and directly influences fall risk, mobility, and quality of life, identifying which DM-related symptoms most strongly contribute to balance impairment may provide important insights for rehabilitation and preventive strategies. By assessing symptom domains related to physical competence and their association with balance performance, this study aims to reveal the key determinants of postural control in patients with DM, thereby guiding both clinical evaluation and individualized intervention programs.

Enrollment

58 patients

Sex

All

Ages

25 to 75 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

having Diabetes MEllitus
having a Mini Mental Test (MMT) score ≥ 24

Exclusion criteria

the presence of comorbid conditions that could affect balance, such as lower extremity injuries, musculoskeletal surgery, diabetic neuropathy, orthopedic, neurological and cardiovascular diseases, and hearing or vision problems.