Evaluation and Treatment for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (NCT07317284) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Evaluation and Treatment for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Brazil60 participantsStarted 2024-07-10
Plain-language summary
This study aims:
* To compare conventional diabetic neuropathy screening techniques with user-friendly technological equipment;
* To evaluate the effects of the combined application of laser and therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) in its early stages, aiming to prevent severe complications, such as the development of diabetic foot.
Two groups were formed: Treatment group and placebo group. 24 sessions were performed (twice a week, on alternate days). It is concluded that the combined treatment with laser and therapeutic ultrasound for diabetic peripheral neuropathy promotes a significant reduction in symptoms and improvement in sensitivity in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Type II diabetes diagnosed between 7 and 15 years old;
* Age between 45 and 70 years;
* Sex female and male.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diabetic foot;
* Lower limb involvement with metal implants, ankle and foot fractures;
* Serious illnesses such as malignant or benign tumors;
* Serious psychological problems;
* Hormonal disorders;
* Pacemaker users;
* Hemodialysis treatment;
* Drug use;
* Physiotherapy treatment for less than six months.
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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Change in neuropathic pain intensity
Timeframe: Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention.