High Diagnostic Performance of the Indicator Plaster Neuropad for the Detection of Diabetic Auton… (NCT06734143) | Clinical Trial Compass
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High Diagnostic Performance of the Indicator Plaster Neuropad for the Detection of Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
Greece174 participantsStarted 2022-06-01
Plain-language summary
Diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) is a prevalent and severe complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). When the autonomic regulation of the cardiovascular system is affected, it is referred to as cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN), the most critical subtype of DAN. Early diagnosis of CAN is crucial, as it can identify patients at elevated risk for cardiovascular complications. This study aimed to assess the Neuropad test's effectiveness, specificity, sensitivity, and accuracy as a diagnostic tool for detecting DAN.
Who can participate
Age range
75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* diabetes mellitus
Exclusion Criteria:
* age\>75 years,
* estimated creatinine clearance rate (using the Cockcroft-Gault formula) \<30 ml/ min,
* history of limp amputation,
* causes of neuropathy other than diabetes,
* drugs that can affect perspiration, and
* skin disorders that could affect the result.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of Neuropad to detect DAN