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Filter by:The main objective of the study is to assess the effect of vitamin D treatment on painful diabetic neuropathy in Pakistan. This is a prospective study of diabetic patients with a DN score ≥ 4, administered a single dose of 600,000 IU of Vitamin D. All diabetic patients (type 1 and type 2) at the screening visit were considered eligible to participate in the study. The change in painful diabetic neuropathy scores was assessed using DN4 Neuropathic Pain Diagnostic Questionnaire and SF - MPQ for all participants at each visit.
In the context of peripheral neuropathy, we will aim to elucidate correlates between sensory symptoms and: - Sensory nerve dysfunction. - Cutaneous small nerve fibre innervation density. - Psychological co-morbidity. - Circadian rhythm disturbance co-morbidity. - Functionality and Quality of life. - Patterns of human brain activity in a subset of patients that consent to participate in the FMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) component of PINS. 2. We will also collect blood samples in this phenotyped cohort of patients. These blood samples coupled with detailed phenotype data will investigate potential gene associations only in the development of painful neuropathy. 3. Knowledge gained from the study will be used to aid the further development of pain questionnaires, designed to detect patients with painful neuropathy. 4.Knowledge gained from the study will be invaluable in informing on-going investigations of painful peripheral neuropathy in animal models, both in our laboratory and others.
The long-term goal is to identify and establish effective mind-body interventions (as an aspect of complementary and alternative medicine) to improve health and Quality of Life (QoL) for people with disabilities. Preliminary data suggest that engagement in yoga is feasible and beneficial for multiple study populations, and it may relieve symptoms of neuropathy. The central hypothesis is that individuals who complete yoga will have significantly better balance, mobility, and QoL after 8 weeks of yoga.
The study will include three (3) phases: Screening Phase, Treatment Phase, and Follow-up Phase. Subjects who qualify to participate will apply study drug to their feet three times daily and will record their daily pain scores using an interactive voice response system (IVRS) during the Treatment Phase for 12 weeks. Approximately 100 adult subjects will be randomized to receive Clonidine Gel or Clonidine Gel Comparator.
This study will evaluate the balance ability of DPN (diabetic peripheral neuropathy)patients, which will help us to understand the relationship between peripheral and central nervous system, in order to early diagnosis and prevent the fall in DPN patients.
Patients with diabetic neuropathy and total symptoms score(TSS) >7 points were invited to this open multicenter study. Patients were free of pain medications and severe diabetic complications .Patients started alpha lipoic acid (ALA)1800 mg for 4 weeks. Patients with a decrease >3 points in the TSS were randomly allocated to 600 mg of ALA (ALA group) or no medications (ALA withdrawal) for 16 weeks. In each visit investigators evaluated any change in the TSS and the necessity of rescue medication to control symptoms (mainly pain). At the end of the study investigators compared between ALA and ALA withdrawal groups TSS levels and the frequency of use of rescue medications. Physicians were free to manage glucose to maintain Hba1c close to the ADA target (HbA1c <7%).
Understanding risk factors and determinants for neuropathic pain.
The primary purpose of this study is to determine the degree of loss of epidermal nerve fibers near a foot wound in patients with diabetic foot ulcers. The secondary purpose will be to determine whether the degree of epidermal nerve fiber loss, the clinical examination, nerve conduction studies or the molecular profile correlates with appearance of lower extremity ulcers in patients with diabetes.
The proposed study will randomize participants with diabetic peripheral neuropathy into two groups. One group of participants will receive standard-of-care counseling while the other group will undergo supervised exercise and counseling to increase physical activity.
To investigate the efficacy and safety of autologous peripheral blood stem cell based therapy in patients with diabetic painful neuropathy.