Active clinical trials for "Peripheral Nervous System Diseases"

Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes, and one of the strongest determinants of reduced health-related quality of life among people with diabetes. Neuropathy frequently presents with painful symptoms, activity limitation, insomnia, fatigue, and depressive symptoms. Anti-convulsants and tricyclic anti-depressants provide at least moderate pain relief for 25-50% of patients with painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN), but often decrease other domains of quality of life through adverse effects, such as dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, and urinary problems. Effective, non-pharmaceutical approaches for PDN are needed, particularly for low income and racial/ethnic minorities who are at highest risk of diabetes and related complications. Acupuncture is a promising treatment for PDN, but evidence is limited. To address the significant public health need related to pain management among underserved people with diabetes, this study proposes an innovative, group-based model of acupuncture for PDN at an urban safety net hospital. Sixty patients who have PDN will be enrolled and randomized to one of three arms: (a) usual care combined with 12 weeks of group acupuncture twice weekly, (b) usual care combined with 12 weeks of group acupuncture once weekly, or (c) usual care alone (20 in each group). The aims of the study are to determine the feasibility of group acupuncture for PDN among underserved patients with diabetes; to evaluate the preliminary treatment effects of group acupuncture on pain, health-related quality of life, depressive symptoms, sleep disturbance, nerve conduction velocity, and protective sensation; and to determine the optimal frequency of acupuncture treatments. The investigators hypothesize that compared to patients receiving usual care alone, patients who undergo weekly group acupuncture treatments will have: decreased pain intensity improved health-related quality of life improved sural nerve conduction velocity

Patients diagnosed with Multifocal Motor Neuropathy were confirmed based on the European Federation of Neurological Societies/ Peripheral. Nerve Society Guideline. Patients who meet all inclusion criteria and do not conflict with the exclusion criteria will receive NPB-01 (intravenous immunoglobulin) 400mg/kg/day for five consecutive days. Subsequently, patients receive NPB-01 1g/kg every 3weeks and evaluate the Medical Research Council（MRC） score and the Guy's Neurological Disability Scale（GNDS） et al. As a safety endpoint, the safety of NPB-01 will be investigated the occurrence of adverse events by one year after the start of the study treatment.

To assess the effect of the device on the progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of DS-5565 compared to placebo (inactive substance) and pregabalin in diabetic subjects with DPN.

The cause of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) is still unknown. An estimated 55-60% of patients will experience lasting symptoms affecting function for years post-treatment. Physical therapy is an established, effective treatment for entrapped nerves and neuropathic pain. This study sought to identify additional risk factors and provide evidence for the role of physical therapy in the treatment of CIPN.

Patients will be switched from their current medication for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pregabalin as compared to placebo. All patients will receive pregabalin, and half of patients will receive placebo at some point during the study.

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of TRO19622 administered PO daily for 6 weeks compared to placebo administered PO daily in patients with painful peripheral diabetic neuropathy.

The purpose of this protocol is to investigate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of CAST as a treatment for diabetic neuropathy. The primary outcome measure will be Total Neuropathic Symptom Score. Secondary outcomes will be neurological disability score, nerve conduction measurements and quantitative sensory testing. Statistical analyses will compare changes from baseline for CAST- and placebo-treated groups at both time points, compare effects of CAST at 6 and 12 months and, if numbers permit, compare doses.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether QR-333 is safe and effective in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy as compared to placebo.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether gabapentin enacarbil (XP13512/GSK1838262), hereafter referred to as GEn is effective in the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)