Diabetic Neuropathy
Conditions
Keywords
Diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy
Brief summary
This is a safety and efficacy trial of ranirestat(AS-3201) which is an aldose reductase inhibitor in patients with diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with the following may enter: Clinical signs and symptoms (footpain, numbness, tingling, weakness, etc.) of symmetrical distal Diabetic Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy with diagnosis by Nerve Conduction Tests and/or Quantitative Sensory Test. * 18 to 70 years old of either sex and any race * Type I or Type II, insulin-dependent or non insulin-dependent diabetes for at least six months prior to study entry * Healthy in general * No hospitalizations for diabetic control or episodes of ketoacidosis for three months prior to screening * Female patients of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test
Exclusion criteria
* Known non-diabetic causes of neuropathic symptoms * Diabetic patients with no neuropathy or severe neuropathy * Used any Aldose Reductase Inhibitors within one year of screening * Clinically significant illness including unstable cardiac, pulmonary, hematologic, hepatic, renal, or neoplastic disease * A history of systemic carcinoma within five years of screening * A history of epilepsy or serious head injury * A history or evidence of drug or alcohol abuse * Test positive at screening for hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis C antibody or have a history of a positive result, or patients with evidence of significant hepatic insufficiency * A history of known or suspected diagnosis of AIDS, or have tested seropositive for HIV antibody or antigen previously
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Efficacy | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| Safety | — |
Countries
Canada