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
Active Locations (1)
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Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 2S8