An Evaluation of an SCCD on the Symptomatology of Painful DPN (NCT03331614) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Evaluation of an SCCD on the Symptomatology of Painful DPN
United States45 participantsStarted 2017-10-15
Plain-language summary
This is a controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of an Sequential Contraction Compression Device (SCCD) on the symptomatology of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy. Subjects will be divided into a control group where they will be monitored while continuing with their current treatment regimen and into a treatment group where they will continue with their current regimen and have SCCD therapy added. Subjects will be evaluated for Subjective Pain levels, quality of life, breakthrough drug use, sleep levels, and objectively with a Quantitative Sensory Testing device. The trial duration is 30 days.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Have a current diagnosis of Type I or Type II Diabetes Mellitus
* Have a documented diagnosis of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy by either their Primary Care Physician or other physician treating their condition made no less than 6 months prior to initiation of the study.
* Have been on stable pain medications (no change to type, dose or frequency) for at least 1 month prior to their entry into the study.Give appropriate written informed consent prior to participation in the study
* Be between 18 and 90 years of age, inclusive, on the day the Informed Consent Form is signed
* Have an average baseline VAS score of 4 or more as assessed during the week just prior to randomization
* Be in reasonable metabolic control, exhibited by HbA1C values of less than 12% as observed by serum test results obtained within 3 months prior to the Screening Visit
* Be willing to remain on the same pain medication regimen for the duration of the study
* If subject is of childbearing potential, she must be using an acceptable method of birth control. Women not of childbearing potential are defined as either surgically sterile or post-menopausal. Post-menopausal women are defined as those women with a documented menstruation cessation for 12 consecutive months prior to signing the Informed Consent Form.
* Subject and caregiver, if applicable, must be accessible and willing to comply with all requirements of the study protocol for the duration of the study.
Exclusion Criteria:…
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
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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.