New ultrasound and blood test could spot diabetic nerve damage sooner
NCT ID NCT07595887
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a painless ultrasound scan of the sciatic nerve and a blood test for a specific protein can help detect diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) earlier than current methods. Researchers will measure nerve size and blood flow in 120 people with type 2 diabetes, grouped by nerve damage severity. The goal is to create a better diagnostic tool for early detection and management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive ultrasound and blood test to catch diabetic nerve damage early, before symptoms worsen.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It aims to find patterns, not test a treatment, so no direct benefit is guaranteed.
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Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University
Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China
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