Herbal formula for diabetic nerve pain
Treatments studied
This study tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine formula (Zuogui Jiangtang Shuluo) can ease nerve pain from type 2 diabetes. It may be an option for people looking for a complementary treatment to manage their symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and nerve pain in the hands or feet
- Aged 35 to 75 years old
- Blood sugar levels within a moderate range (HbA1c between 6.5% and 9.0%)
- Willing to stop certain medications and take the study herbs for 4 weeks
- Not taking other investigational drugs or certain other medications before the study
- Other health conditions like cancer, stroke, or severe heart, liver, or kidney disease are disqualifying
- Must be right-handed to participate in the healthy volunteer group (if applicable)
- Willing to follow study rules, including diet, exercise, and blood sugar checks
- We are also looking for healthy volunteers aged 18-55 to compare results.
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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