Herbal medicine for early diabetic leg artery disease
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Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a traditional Chinese herbal medicine combined with standard care to see if it improves blood flow and reduces symptoms in people with diabetes and early blockages in the leg arteries. It may help with leg weakness, heaviness, and discomfort when walking.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have diabetes, and your blood sugar is fairly well controlled (recent fasting blood sugar below 7.0 mmol/L or after-meal below 10.0 mmol/L).
- You have been diagnosed with a condition called LEAD, which means narrowing or blockage in the leg arteries, confirmed by tests like ultrasound or MRI.
- You have symptoms like leg weakness or heaviness after walking, and your leg artery test (ABI) shows reduced blood flow.
- You fit a traditional Chinese medicine pattern of 'Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis', which includes fatigue, dry mouth, and certain tongue or pulse signs.
- You are not currently on blood thinners (like warfarin) and have no bleeding disorders, active infections, or severe heart, liver, or kidney problems.
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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