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research comparing two electrical treatments along with mental health care for pain reduction in diabetic nerve pain

efficacy of tens versus russian current combined with neuropsychiatric approach in the management of diabetic neuropathic pain a pilot study - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/111390
Enrollment
22
Registered
2026-05-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E134- Other specified diabetes mellituswith neurological complications

Interventions

Intervention1: russian current with neuropsycatric approach: russian current therapy will be given using a medium frequency alternating current with a 2500 hz carrier frequency and 50 hz bursts follow

Sponsors

saveetha college of physiotherapy saveetha institue of medical and technical sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: age 40 to 75 years established diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus clinical diagnosis of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy for at least 3 months with an average numeric pain rating scale score of 4 or more over the past week stable diabetic medications for the previous 4 weeks and ability to provide informed consent and follow study procedures

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: peripheral neuropathy due to causes other than diabetes active foot ulcers or severe peripheral vascular disease implanted pacemaker defibrillator or other electronic devices pregnancy or lactation severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness affecting consent or participation and current participation in another intervention study or recent electrotherapy treatment for neuropathic pain within the past 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
michigan neuropathy examination Tool numeric pain rating scaleTimepoint: before day o of intervention after 4 weeks of intervation

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
nilTimepoint: nil

Countries

India

Contacts

Public Contactdr s vignesh

saveetha college of physiotherapy saveetha institute of medical and technical sciences

vigneshphysio1989@gmail.com7338753358

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026