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Acupuncture in diabetic peripheral neuropathy-protocol for the randomized, multicenter ACUDPN trial.
J Dietzel1, S Hörder2, I V Habermann2
1Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Luisenstr. 57, 10117, Berlin, Germany. Joanna.Dietzel@charite.de.
This study investigates acupuncture for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Results will clarify if acupuncture effectively treats DPN symptoms, offering new hope for patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Integrative Medicine
- Clinical Trials
Background:
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects many diabetes patients.
- Current evidence on acupuncture for DPN is inconclusive.
- The ACUDPN trial aims to resolve this uncertainty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating DPN symptoms.
- To evaluate acupuncture's impact on pain and nerve function in DPN patients.
Main Methods:
- A randomized, controlled, multicenter trial involving 110 patients with DPN.
- Patients received either semi-standardized acupuncture plus routine care or routine care alone for 8 weeks.
- Primary outcome measured by Visual Analog Scale for DPN-related complaints.
Main Results:
- The trial is ongoing, with results anticipated in 2021.
- Further outcome measures include pain scores and nerve conduction studies.
- Data analysis will determine acupuncture's efficacy for DPN.
Conclusions:
- The ACUDPN trial will provide crucial evidence on acupuncture for DPN.
- Findings will inform clinical practice regarding DPN management.
- Results will clarify acupuncture's role in treating neuropathic pain.
