Health Condition 1: E114- Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complications
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients (18 years and older) with a confirmed diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patients exhibiting clinical symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, such as numbness, tingling, burning sensation, or pain in the lower extremities. Patients who provide informed consent to participate in the study and undergo high-resolution ultrasonography
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Non-Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy:Patients with peripheral neuropathy due to causes other than diabetes, such as alcohol abuse, vitamin deficiencies, or chemotherapy. Previous Nerve Injury or Surgery:Patients with a history of traumatic injury or surgery affecting the tibial or median nerves, which may alter ultrasonographic findings. Severe Comorbid Conditions:Patients with severe comorbid conditions that could interfere with the study, such as advanced renal disease or uncontrolled hypertension. Contraindications to Ultrasonography:Patients with contraindications to ultrasonography, such as open wounds or infections in the area of interest. Pregnancy:Pregnant women, due to potential variability in nerve parameters and ethical considerations. Inability to Provide Informed Consent:Patients who are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment or other reasons.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| cross sectional area echogenicity vascularity Timepoint: Baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| nilTimepoint: nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Department of Radiodiagnosis Government Medical College and Hospital Nagpur