Acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy: study protocol for a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common chronic complication of diabetes mellitus that has a considerable impact on quality of life, but there are few effective therapeutic strategies. The aim of this trial is to determine the efficacy and safety of manual acupuncture (MA) versus sham acupuncture (SA) for DPN.

Methods/design

This is a study protocol for a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. A total of 118 patients with DPN will be recruited and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the MA group or SA group. All patients will receive 24 sessions over 12 weeks. Participants will complete the trial by visiting the research center at month 6 for a follow-up assessment. The primary outcome is peroneal motor nerve conduction velocity (per

SUBMITTER: Deng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7586683 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature