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Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy Using Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Sponsor: McMaster University
Summary
The aim of this study is to determine whether a 4-week treatment of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can alleviate the symptoms of neuropathy in individuals with diabetic neuropathy. The study will involve using questionnaires, nerve assessments, sensory tests, blood flow measurements, and blood tests to monitor any changes in symptoms after the rTMS intervention.
Official title: Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Neuropathy in Diabetic Neuropathy: A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2024-09-01
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2024-07-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Sham Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
Sham repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive, non-painful procedure. The abductor pollicis brevis (APB) muscle of the left motor cortex will be targeted using neuronavigation software. During the sham, participants will hear and experience the clicking from the device but will not be provided with any stimulation. The delivery of sham rTMS requires \~ 11.5 minutes in total.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive, non-painful procedure used to relieve chronic pain and promote short-term changes. The abductor pollicis brevis (APB) muscle of the left motor cortex will be targeted using neuronavigation software. 2004 pulses will be delivered at 10 Hz stimulation. Stimulation will be delivered at 80% of the resting motor threshold obtained from the right APB muscle. The delivery of rTMS requires \~ 11.5 minutes in total.
Locations (1)
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada