Status:

COMPLETED

Neuropathy Walks (Cross-sectional)

Lead Sponsor:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Collaborating Sponsors:

Thomas Jefferson University

Conditions:

HIV Infections

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-89 years

Brief Summary

Cross-sectional study is to explore the impact of painful neuropathy in the feet on function in persons living with HIV (PLHIV).

Detailed Description

The overall goal of this study is to explore the impact of HIV-associated distal sensory polyneuropathy on physical performance, physical activity, and pain pressure threshold. The aim is to determin...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • diagnosis of HIV infection currently treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART)
  • cluster of differentiation 4 cell (CD4 cell) count of at least 200 cells/mm3
  • 18-64 years of age
  • able to read and write in English
  • means to travel to a study site
  • Additional inclusion for cohort with painful neuropathy in the feet:
  • presence of peripheral neuropathy symptoms in feet
  • average daily self-reported pain in the feet of at least 3/10 on a 0-10 numerical pain scale
  • pain in the feet present for at least the past 3 months
  • no changes in medications used to manage pain in the past 4 weeks

Exclusion

  • current opportunistic infection(s)
  • cluster of differentiation 4 cell (CD4 cell) count \<200 cells/mm3
  • dementia
  • uncontrolled psychiatric disorder
  • wounds or sores on the feet
  • musculoskeletal or neurological conditions (other than distal sensory neuropathy) that may affect gait
  • pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 22 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 13 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04889521

Start Date

April 22 2022

End Date

September 13 2024

Last Update

March 7 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Rutgers Physical Therapy Program

Blackwood, New Jersey, United States, 08012

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Rutgers Physical Therapy Program

Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07101