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Pregabalin and Alpha-lipoic Acid Combination Versus Each Monotherapy in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04846673
Lead Sponsor
Yuhan Corporation
Brief Summary

This study is a randomized, parallel, open-label, multicenter, phase IV clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of pregabalin and alpha-lipoic acid combination compared with each monotherapy in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy for 12 weeks.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
151
Inclusion Criteria
  • aged 19 to 75
  • type 2 diabetes mellitus with HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) ≤ 10 %
  • peripheral (eg. hands, feet) neuropathic pain (eg. abnormal sensations, numbness, pain, etc.) within 3 months (12 weeks)
  • diagnosed with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
  • VAS pain score ≥ 40 mm
  • written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • brittle diabetes mellitus
  • ALT (Alanine Transaminase), AST (Aspartate Transaminase), CPK (Creatine Phosphokinase) level ≥ 3 times the upper limit of normal (UNL) or active liver disease
  • severe renal impairment (eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) < 60 mL/min/ 1.73m2)
  • treated with antiepileptic drugs within 1 week at randomization
  • other nervous system or neuropathic disorders that may affect pain evaluation
  • oral drug administration is not possible, or hypersensitive or allergic to pregabalin, r-thioctic acid tromethamine, thioctic acid, and other excipients
  • pregnant, lactating, or childbearing potential
  • alcoholics, drug abusers, and patients who are difficult to participate in clinical trials due to psychological and emotional problems
  • have participated in other clinical trials within 30 days at screening

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Pregabalin and alpha-lipoic acid combination therapyPregabalin 150mg + Alpha-lipoic acid 480mgAlpha-lipoic acid 480 mg/tablet once daily before breakfast and Pregabalin 150 mg/tablet once daily before bedtime will be administrated for 12 weeks.
Pregabalin monotherapyPregabalin 150mgPregabalin 150 mg/tablet once daily before bedtime will be administrated for 12 weeks.
Alpha-lipoic acid monotherapyAlpha-Lipoic Acid 480mgAlpha-lipoic acid 480 mg/tablet once daily before breakfast will be administrated for 12 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
visual analogue scale (VAS)12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
visual analogue scale (VAS)6 weeks
visual analogue scale (VAS) reduction rate of more than 30%6 weeks, 12 weeks
brief pain inventory Korean version, BPI-K6 weeks, 12 weeks
visual analogue scale (VAS) reduction rate of more than 50%6 weeks, 12 weeks
3 level version of Euro-Qol-5 dimensions, EQ-5D-3L6 weeks, 12 weeks
pain detect questionnaire, PD-Q6 weeks, 12 weeks
total symptom score, TSS6 weeks, 12 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (14)

Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine

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Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of

The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon ST. Mary's Hospital

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Incheon, Korea, Republic of

Jeju National University College of Medicine

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Jeju, Korea, Republic of

Jeonbuk National University Hospital

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Jeollabuk-do, Korea, Republic of

Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Pusan National University Hospital

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Busan, Korea, Republic of

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of

Chosun University Hospital, School of Medicine, Chosun University

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Gwangju, Korea, Republic of

Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Korea University Guro Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Seoul St.Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Ulsan University Hospital, College of Medicine University of Ulsan

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Ulsan, Korea, Republic of

Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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