New Neuropathy Study

New Neuropathy Study

Diabetic neuropathy is a very painful and serious complication that generally occurs ten to twenty years after the first diagnosis of diabetes. The symptoms may range from mild tingling to total loss of sensation in one or more body parts. These symptoms develop gradually over about two years and may or may not be immediately recognized by your physician.

Some of the symptoms are:

Pain ranging from mild to severe
Numbness
Tingling sensation
Decreased sensation to a body part (s)
Loss of sensation to a body part (s)

It is important that your physician be made aware if you have diabetes and have started to experience any of these symptoms.

Your physician will need to evaluate your condition and determine the cause of your pain.

If your answer to the following three questions is "Yes"…

Is your diabetes complicated by at least moderate pain in more than one area of your body?

Is your pain the direct result of your diabetes and have you had this pain for at least six months?

Has your diabetes been controlled for the past three months with a stable treatment regimen?

…then this information may be important to you.

The Diabetic Neuropathy Research Team is conducting a nationwide research study to determine the effectiveness of an FDA-approved medication in the treatment of pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

To initially qualify for this study you, or your loved one, must:

Be between 18 and 75 years of age
Be stable on a diabetic treatment plan for the last three months or longer
Have at least moderate pain associated with diabetic neuropathy
Have experienced moderate to severe pain for at least the last six months
Not be pregnant, breast feeding, or intending to become pregnant during the length of the study
Not be diagnosed with any unstable medical disease for the last two years
Be otherwise healthy and stable except for the pain associated with diabetic neuropathy
Not have been treated for schizophrenia or have demonstrated any psychotic symptoms
Not have a history of drug or alcohol abuse within the last year
Not have been treated with antidepressant medication such as MAO Inhibitors or Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) within the last six months
Be able to follow the requirements of the study, without assistance.

All participants will receive, at no charge:

Study-related medical exams
Study-related medications
Study-related medical care
Study-related laboratory tests

If you feel that you or a loved one may qualify for this study, please call the toll-free Diabetic Neuropathy Hotline

1-866-999-9699

The 866 area code is toll free.

You will not be charged for this call.

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