Efficacy of Moxibustion in Diabetes Peripheral Neuropathy
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This pragmatic randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of moxibustion therapy on diabetes peripheral neuropathy.
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Detailed Description
Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical effects of moxibustion for treating diabetes peripheral neuropathy.
Hypothesis: Subjects who have participated in the moxibustion treatment will have greater improvement in people with diabetes with signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy than the control group after 8 weeks.
Design and subjects: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Subjects with diabetes peripheral neuropathy will be recruited from the community. 30 subjects will be randomized to moxibustion groups and control groups in a 1:1 ratio.
Interventions: Subjects in the moxibustion group will receive three times per week for 12 weeks; control groups will be allocated to the waitlist will receive no moxibustion treatments throughout the 8 weeks.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Moxibustion Moxibustion treatment sessions eight weeks from the baseline. |
Device: Moxibustion
The moxibustion treatment sessions are three times per week for eight weeks. Indirect moxa stick will be used.
Other Names:
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| No Intervention: Waiting A waiting period of eight weeks by moxibustion treatment sessions in the same way with moxibustion group. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Pain assessment measured with Algometry [Measured from Baseline pain at 8 weeks]
For determining sensitivity to pain produced by pressure
- Pain assessment measured with the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) pain scale [Measured from Baseline pain at 8 weeks]
The Leeds assessment of neuropathic symptoms and signs (LANSS) Pain Scale is based on analysis of sensory description and bedside examination of sensory dysfunction, and provides immediate information in clinical settings. The possible scores range from 0 to 24, with a score of 12 or greater considered to be suggestive of neuropathic pain
- Pain assessment measured with the Visual Analog Scale [Measured from Baseline pain at 8 weeks]
A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a measurement instrument that tries to measure a characteristic or attitude that is believed to range across a continuum of values and cannot easily be directly measured. It is often used in epidemiologic and clinical research to measure the intensity or frequency of various symptoms.
- Pain assessment measured with the Neuropathy Pain Scale (NPS) [Measured from Baseline pain at 8 weeks]
Scores are based on patient responses to questions about pain intensity. 0 indicates no pain; 10 indicates the most pain imaginable. The NPS is only for use in patients who have already been diagnosed with neuropathic pain.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Evaluation of functional performance capacity with 6 minutes walking test [Measured from Baseline results at 8 weeks]
It is a sub-maximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and endurance. The distance covered over a time of 6 minutes is used as the outcome by which to compare changes in performance capacity.
- Evaluation of the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM). [Measured from Baseline results at 8 weeks]
It is a self-report outcome instrument developed to assess physical function for individuals with foot and ankle related impairments.
- Serum HbA1c [Measured from Baseline results at 8 weeks]
It is provides accurate long-term index of average blood glucose level
- Serum Albumin levels [Measured from Baseline results at 8 weeks]
It is measures the amount of the protein albumin in human blood
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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All patients between 18 and 75 years with diagnosed diabetes mellitus, according to WHO criteria.
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Proven peripheral neuropathy.
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Written consent with documentation that all participants received relevant information about this study is given to the patient.
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The participants must be willing and able to meet the planned visit and meet the planned schedule, including participation in the experimental investigations.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Health professionals' assessment makes the patient have medical or surgical diseases unsuitable to participate in the study.
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Pregnancy or breastfeeding for female patients.
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Competitive conditions that can cause peripheral neuropathy.
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Participants involved in the planning or execution of the study.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Xiamen University
Investigators
- Study Chair: Linchao Qian, BMed, Xiamen University Malaysia
- Study Director: Muhammad Shahzad Aslam, Ph.D, Xiamen University Malaysia
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- XiamenU