James P. Rathmell, Md

This study tested several experimental treatments for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes that causes burning or shooting pain in the feet and hands. 127 adults with this condition rated their daily pain on a 0-10 scale to see if the treatmen…

This study tested whether a daily capsule called NRD135S.E1 can safely reduce nerve pain caused by diabetes. 127 adults with painful diabetic neuropathy took either the drug or a placebo for 13 weeks. Researchers measured pain changes using a 0-10 scale and tracked any side effec…