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Aug 12, 10 02:31AMThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the NormaTec PCD, a non-invasive pneumatic compression device with the patented peristaltic pulse pneumatic waveform, in the treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN). The study will compare treatment with a NormaTec PCD and a sham device to assess whether the NormaTec PCD improves the signs and symptoms o...Location: NormaTec Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 05:14AMObjective: The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of duloxetine in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain with a radicular component to placebo. Study hypothesis: Duloxetine is a new substance now in use for the treatment of neuropathic pain. It has proven its efficacy in diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia in several tr...Location: Department of Special Anesthesia and Pain Thera... Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Aug 23, 10 11:24PMRATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Chemoprotective drugs, such as glutathione, may help prevent peripheral neuropathy caused by paclitaxel and carboplatin. It is not yet known whether glutathione is more effective than a placebo in preventing perip...Location: Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 10:06AMThe purpose of this study is to investigate whether patients with diabetes-related peripheral neuropathic pain also have non-recognized damage to the intestine caused by autonomic neuropathy. The model will shed light on aspects of peripheral nerve injuries on both somatic and as well as visceral sensory nerves. Classical autonomic parameters from electrocardiography (EC...Location: Haukeland University Hospital Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 11:40AMAssumptions and Objectives: The working hypotheses are: 1 - subjects with type 1 diabetes and / or type 2, compared to subjects without diabetes are at risk for osteopenia and / or abnormal bone structure the foot (calcaneus and ankle) can lead to bone deformities, fractures and final stage of Charcot foot. These anomalies are favored by the presence of peripheral neurop...Location: Hotel Dieu Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Nov 23, 10 05:00AMwe hypothesized that periprocedural treatment with intravenous lipo-PGE1 may reduce myocardial injury and improve clinical outcomes in patients undergoing PCI.Location: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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Jan 04, 11 07:10AMThe purpose of this study is to determine whether Duloxetine (cymbalta) can reduce pain severity in patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.Location: Brain Resource Center Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Jan 14, 11 08:10AMCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common compressive focal mononeuropathy seen in clinical practice. Patients commonly experience a constellation of symptom complex brought on by compression of the median nerve as it traverse through the carpal tunnel. When compression of the nerve occurs, ischemia and mechanical disruption of nerve function may result. Pathologic...Location: China Medical University Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Mar 16, 12 08:00AMDiabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) represents a diffuse symmetric and length-dependent injury to peripheral nerves that has major implications on quality of life (QOL), morbidity, and costs from a public health perspective. Painful diabetic neuropathy affects 16% of patients with diabetes. Pharmacological agents used in the management of painful DPN mainly include tric...Location: ikfe Institut für klinische Forschung und Entwi... Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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May 17, 12 07:00AMThis project will assess the independent predictors of impaired muscle and bone strength through a longitudinal observation of a cohort of subjects with type 1 and 2 diabetes consecutively attending an outpatients diabetes clinics for the annual screening of complications.Location: University of Rome La Sapienza, Department of C... Status: Recruiting» Read more
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