Electrical stimulation therapy for diabetic nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation therapy can help relieve nerve symptoms and improve quality of life in people with diabetes who also have poor leg circulation. The therapy is non-invasive and applied to the affected area, aiming to reduce pain and numbness.
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Who can take part
- You have diabetes and are over 40 years old.
- You have nerve pain, tingling, or numbness in your hands or feet (peripheral neuropathy) for more than 3 months.
- You have reduced blood flow in your lower legs, confirmed by a duplex ultrasound.
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or neurostimulator.
- You are not pregnant and don't have other severe health problems that would interfere with the study.
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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