Shock wave vs. medicine patch for diabetic nerve pain
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for nerve pain caused by type 2 diabetes: gentle shock waves applied to the feet or legs, and a treatment that uses a mild electrical current to deliver a medicine (acetylcholine) through the skin. Both methods aim to improve symptoms without changing your usual diabetes medications.
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Who can take part
- You have type 2 diabetes and nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) that is not getting worse quickly.
- Your diabetes medicines should be stable and not expected to change during the study.
- You do not have a heart pacemaker, skin allergies or infections, or certain heart or blood vessel problems.
- You do not have severe leg pain when walking (intermittent claudication).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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