CompletedNot Applicable

Can Ultrasound Detect Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy?

Canada100 participantsStarted 2011-01

Plain-language summary

The cross sectional area of posterior tibial nerve (PTN) is increased in diabetic patients with distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) as compared to diabetic patients without DSPN. This study aims to evaluate whether the cross sectional area of the Posterior Tibial Nerve (PTN) as measured by ultrasound is increased in patients with distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) as compared to diabetic patients without DSPN.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Type I diabetic patients (diagnosed more than 5 years), and type II diabetic patients scheduled for routine NCS. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-diabetic neuropathy caused by genetic, metabolic and inflammatory diseases as well as toxic agents and drug induced (eg. chemotherapy agents)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Association of mean cross-sectional area of the PTN, as measured by sonographic imaging, with the presence of DSPN in diabetic patients.

Timeframe: 30 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01261442

SponsorUniversity Health Network, Toronto

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2012-02

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