diabetic peripheral neuropathy

A clinical trial for individuals experiencing significant pain due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) of the feet is essential to develop effective treatments for this challenging condition. Here’s an outline for a clinical trial study:

The procedure will be billed to the patient’s insurance.

Length of study: 12 months (4 patch applications)

This study is evaluating a treatment patch for adults with painful diabetic nerve pain in the feet. The goal is to better understand how this treatment may improve pain and quality of life over time.

Participants who are newly prescribed this treatment as part of their care will receive the treatment patch and attend scheduled follow-up visits over several months (conducted over the phone).

At these visits, participants may:

  • Complete questionnaires about pain and daily activities
  • Discuss symptom changes with the study team
  • Have the treatment area evaluated

You may qualify if you:

  • Are 18 years or older
  • Have diabetic nerve pain in the feet
  • Have moderate to severe foot pain symptoms
  • Are newly starting this treatment patch

You may not qualify if you:

  • Have active foot ulcers or skin infections
  • Have certain skin conditions affecting the treatment area
  • Have previously been treated with this type of high-dose pain patch
  • Use very high doses of opioid pain medication
Participants:

Inclusion Criteria:

  •  Adult individuals with a documented diagnosis of diabetes and painful DPN affecting the feet.
  • Male/Female 18 years of age or older
  • Has diagnosis of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
  • Non-irritated skin in the area of application

 Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with contraindications to specific treatments or other medical conditions that could confound the study results.
  • Cannot have had previous treatment with capsaicin 8% patch
  • No use of any topical pain medication on the painful areas within 7 days preceding first patch application 

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