Vitamin D for diabetic nerve pain
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Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether vitamin D supplements can help reduce nerve pain and damage caused by type 2 diabetes. You may qualify if you have low vitamin D levels and have experienced nerve-related symptoms for at least 3 months.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–75 years
- Type 2 diabetes diagnosed by standard criteria
- Nerve pain or damage in your feet or hands due to diabetes (lasting at least 3 months)
- Low vitamin D level (below 30 ng/mL, confirmed by blood test)
- Stable diabetes medication for at least 3 months (no recent changes)
- Not currently taking vitamin D supplements or any in the past 3 months
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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