Nervous system sensitivity in painful and painless diabetic nerve damage
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how the nervous system becomes extra sensitive in people with diabetic nerve pain. It may help doctors understand why some people with diabetes feel pain and others don't, which could lead to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must have had type 2 diabetes for at least one year.
- Your nerve damage must be caused by diabetes, not by other conditions like alcohol use, chemotherapy, or vitamin deficiencies.
- You must not have active foot ulcers, infections, or severe blood flow problems in your legs.
- You must not have central nervous system disorders (like stroke or multiple sclerosis).
- You must not have recently changed medications that affect pain, such as gabapentin, duloxetine, or opioids.
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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