Study on the Role of Decompression of Lower Extremity Nerves for the Treatment of Patients With Symptomatic Diabetic Neuropathy With Chronic Nerve Compression
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Conditions studied: Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
In brief
The UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas would like to give you information about a research study that is being done for patients with painful diabetic neuropathy and have not responded to medical treatment. Doctors from the departments of Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology, Pain Management and Plastic Surgery are conducting a research study to examine the effects of nerve decompression on decreasing the pain associated with diabetic neuropathy and increasing the sensation at the bottom of the foot.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00703209
- Run by
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- People needed
- 138
- Starts
- 2008-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2013-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-05-28
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Type 1 or 2 Diabetes
- Diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy
- Symptoms of: pain and/or numbness
- Bilateral symptoms (pain in both legs)
- Have been treated non-surgically
- Aged 18-80
- All genders and all races
You may not qualify if…
- Cardiac or renal pedal edema
- Medical condition which does not allow surgery
- Inadequate glycemic control
- Skin ulcer
- Charcot's foot
- Symptoms of radiculopathy/sciatic-type nerve pain
- Inadequate nutrient circulation in the feet
- Weight greater than 300 lbs.
- Psychiatric problems or alcohol/drug abuse
- Pregnancy
Where it is running
- UT Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States
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