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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus. The prevalence rate is approaching towards a peak throughout the world including Bangladesh. The current intervention used in peripheral neuropathy does not bring satisfactory result. Recent trial shows that L-carnitine is effective and safe in DPN. So it is expected that L-carnitine may produce better effect in compared to other medicine used previously for alleviation of DPN.


Clinical Trial Description

: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the common complication of chronic diabetes mellitus, with a 30-50 % prevalence. Progressive development of pain, numbness in toes or feet and sensory motor disorders affects the patient's quality of life. The epidemic spread of the disease has raised concern among physicians and researchers. A variety of agents or medicines with potential effect have been studied to control development of peripheral neuropathy. The existing management are yet unsatisfactory. Recent studies have suggested that L-carnitine is potential to alleviate symptoms in patents with diabetic neuropathy. Previous trial also indicated the efficacy and safety of L-carnitine on diabetic neuropathy. This limitations have led to search for an effective and tolerable option by placebo controlled trial.The present study is an attempt to investigate the effects of carnitine on pain and symptom improvement of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ;


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NCT number NCT04145245
Study type Interventional
Source Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contact Farhana Haque, MBBS
Phone 01734342464
Email farhanahaque857@gmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Start date April 17, 2018
Completion date February 28, 2020

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