A Novel Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy

Description

The objective of the proposed work is to develop non-pharmacological interventions for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), to improve quality of life of individuals with diabetes, and reduce the prevalence of opiate prescription, sensation loss, falls, and deaths caused by DPN. To this end, the proposed study will investigate and determine the feasibility of the non-pharmacological intervention device. The feasibility study involves 16 participants, split evenly between pre-neuropathic diabetic and neuropathic diabetic participants. During the study, each group will receive the same 45-minute intervention on 10 days spread over no more than 14 days total. Feasibility will be determined by change in pain assessed before and after intervention.

Conditions

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The objective of the proposed work is to develop non-pharmacological interventions for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), to improve quality of life of individuals with diabetes, and reduce the prevalence of opiate prescription, sensation loss, falls, and deaths caused by DPN. To this end, the proposed study will investigate and determine the feasibility of the non-pharmacological intervention device. The feasibility study involves 16 participants, split evenly between pre-neuropathic diabetic and neuropathic diabetic participants. During the study, each group will receive the same 45-minute intervention on 10 days spread over no more than 14 days total. Feasibility will be determined by change in pain assessed before and after intervention.

A Novel Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy

A Novel Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy

Condition
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Auburn

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, United States, 36849

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * diagnosis of type 2 diabetes for at least 5 years
  • * lab histories that verify participant's control or lack of blood sugars dating back for a period of 1-5 years
  • * other diseases or impairments that could affect results (vascular disease verified from medical history
  • * ankle-brachial index (ABI) of 0.9 or less

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Auburn University,

Chad G Rose, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Auburn University

Study Record Dates

2025-06-01