Low-frequency acupuncture for diabetic nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether low-frequency electroacupuncture (a gentle needle treatment with mild electrical pulses) can help relieve pain and improve nerve function in people with diabetic nerve damage. It may help reduce tingling, burning, or numbness in the feet and legs.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have type 2 diabetes with nerve pain, tingling, or numbness in your feet or legs.
- Your nerve problem is from diabetes, not from other causes like thyroid disease or heavy drinking.
- You do not have severe heart, kidney, or liver disease, or a serious mental health condition.
- You have not had acupuncture or moxibustion for nerve pain in the last 3 months.
- You are able to give informed consent and are willing to be randomly assigned to either the treatment or a waitlist group.
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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