B-Vitamins and Polyneuropathy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
- Enrollment
- 212
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Red blood cell cobalamin levels
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This case-control study investigated B-vitamin and homocysteine in relation to the presence or the absence of type 2 diabetes and clinical signs of polyneuropathy.
Detailed Description
Blood samples were collected and clinical investigations were performed at the same time.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Case Control
- Time Perspective
- Cross Sectional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 50 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Male and female subjects with or without diabetes.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Usage of supplements containing B-vitamins, methotrexate treatment, cerebral or cardiac events in the last three months
- •Liver or renal dysfunction.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Red blood cell cobalamin levels
Time Frame: Baseline
Polyneuropathy grade estimated using a score including a combination of data from questionnaire and electrophysiology investigations
Time Frame: Baseline
Polyneuropathy grade was accessed using a questionnaire and a clinical examination (electrophysiology) after nerve stimulation. A score includes the combination of questionnaire data and electrophysiology data.
Secondary Outcomes
- Plasma choline levels(Baseline)
- Plasma methylmalonic acid levels(Baseline)
- Plasma cobalamin levels(Baseline)
Investigators
Rima Obeid
Prof. (apl.) Dr.
Universität des Saarlandes
