The Effect of Local Heat Therapy on Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Diabetic neuropathy.; Autonomic neuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere

• Registration Number: IRCT20181015041354N1
• Lead Sponsor: Gonabad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 14 January 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 52

Inclusion Criteria

Patient with type 2 diabetes with complications of neuropathy
The patient's desire and informed consent to participate in the study
Having neuropathic pain due to NPS scale and sensory impairment in the form of numbness and paresthesia
Awareness and the power of speaking and communication to report the severity of clinical symptoms during examination
Age under 65 years

Exclusion Criteria

The disease or conditions affecting neuropathy with the approval of a neurologist (multiple sclerosis, gout, Parkinson's, spinal cord injury, Guillain Barre, rheumatic disease)
Deep vein thrombosis Proven or suspected venous thrombosis
The presence of arrhythmias of the heart

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The severity of clinical symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Timepoint: Before the intervention and two days after the end of the intervention period. Method of measurement: Neuropathy Symptom Score.