Comparing the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy and shortwave diathermy in treating peripheral diabetic neuropathy.

Comparitive study of Low Level Laser Therapy and Short Wave Diathermy in the management of Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy of the Lower Extremity - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/12/077935

Enrollment

Registered

2024-12-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-02-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: E114- Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complications

Interventions

Intervention1: A comparative study of low-level laser therapy and shortwave diathermy in the management of diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremity: Group A is given Low-level laser therapy and Grou

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Type 2 diabetes mellitus and are currently on medications for the same. 2) Men and women who have complaints of neuropathies of the lower extremity occurring due to the presence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Men and women under the age of 30 years 2) Men and women having Type 1 diabetes mellitus 3) Men and women having sensory impairments like hyposensitivity or hypersensitivity.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Numerical Pain Rating ScaleTimepoint: 3 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Treatment-Induced Neuropathic Assessment Scale 3.0Timepoint: 3 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Soumik Basu

Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy

soumik.physio@dpu.edu.in9762165015

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026