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A randomised controlled trial examining the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of lower limb painful neuropathy in diabetes

Completed
Conditions
Topic: Diabetes Research Network
Subtopic: Both
Disease: Neuropathy
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Lower limb painful neuropathy
Registration Number
ISRCTN39740785
Lead Sponsor
Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

1. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
2. Aged between 18 - 80 years
3. Presence of diabetic neuropathy
4. Painful neuropathy
5. Receiving treatment for PDN
7. Can attend once a week for 10 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

1. Painful neuropathy attributed to other conditions other than diabetes
2. Patients with poor peirpheral circulation
3. Patients with an active foot ulcer
4. Patients who have had previous acupuncture treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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