Anthropometric Measurements and Balance in Children With Diabetes Relation Between Anthropometric Measurements and Balance in Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is the most common chronic metabolic disorder in children. Diabetic children who take proper nutrition and good care attain normal growth status. Factors affecting growth in diabetic patients include gender, age at diagnosis, duration of disease, glycemic control, and puberty status. Moreover, diabetes mellitus has negative impact on vestibular system, affect proprioception and lower limb muscle fatigue resulting in reduced balance.
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Detailed Description
Limited literature is available regarding the relation between anthropometric measurements and balance in children with diabetes mellitus. Therefore, the current study will be conducted to investigate the relation between anthropometric measurements (weight, height and body mass index) and balance in children with diabetes mellitus.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- balance [baseline assessment]
HUMAC balance system will be used to assess balance
- weight anthropometric measurement [baseline assessment]
the anthropometric measurement will be conducted using universal weight scale
- height anthropometric measurement [baseline assessment]
the anthropometric measurement will be conducted using universal height scale
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Diagnosed as controlled T1DM.
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Age ranges from 7 to 11 years.
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From both sexes.
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Duration of the disease 3 to < 5 years.
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Same socioeconomic level.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Other hormonal diseases (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism).
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Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy
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Significant visual disorders.
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Subjects participating in regular sports activities.
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History of fracture or surgery in the lower extremities in the past 12 months.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
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1 | Amira Mahmoud Abd-elmonem | Giza | Egypt | 12662 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Cairo University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Mohamed E Mohamed, B.S.C, Cairo university, faculty of physical therapy
- Study Chair: Asmaa O Sayed, Phd, Cairo university, faculty of physical therapy
- Study Director: SHaima A Mohamed, PhD, Cairo University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
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Publications
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