Status:

COMPLETED

Can Ultrasound Detect Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy?

Lead Sponsor:

University Health Network, Toronto

Conditions:

Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy (DSPN)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Brief Summary

The cross sectional area of posterior tibial nerve (PTN) is increased in diabetic patients with distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) as compared to diabetic patients without DSPN. This study aims to...

Detailed Description

Regional anesthesia is associated with a low frequency of neurologic injury that can result in permanent deficit. It is believed that patients with neuropathies might be at higher risk of injury but d...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Type I diabetic patients (diagnosed more than 5 years), and type II diabetic patients scheduled for routine NCS.

Exclusion

  • Non-diabetic neuropathy caused by genetic, metabolic and inflammatory diseases as well as toxic agents and drug induced (eg. chemotherapy agents)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2011

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01261442

Start Date

January 1 2011

End Date

February 1 2012

Last Update

April 26 2012

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Toronto Western Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 2S8