The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and the preliminary efficacy of treatment by the VascuActive device on peripheral diabetic neuropathy, and to correlate this effect with physiologic changes. Patients will undergo a 4-week period of home treatment by the VascuActive device, and will be monitored during this period and during a two-month follow-up period for the efficacy of the device in reducing neuropathic pain, sensation impairment and other signs and symptoms.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
self treatment by the patient, for 4 weeks, 3 sessions per day, approximately 30 minutes per session
Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Diabetic Foot Clinic
Tzrifin, Israel
RECRUITINGDiabetic neuropathic pain
Pain will be assessed by several tools, including 11-point numeric scale, Brief Pain Inventory questionnaire, Pain relief scales (visual analog, categorical)
Time frame: 2, 4, 5, 12 weeks from start of treatment
Sensation impairment
Touch sensation will be examined by the 5.07 Semmes-Weinstein monofilament (10 grams). Vibraion sensation will be examined by a 128Hz fork.
Time frame: 2, 4, 5, 12 weeks from start of treatment
Nerve conduction velocity
Time frame: 4, 12 weeks from start of treatment
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