Light and sound waves ease diabetic nerve pain in new study
NCT ID NCT07317284
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a combined laser and ultrasound treatment for people with type 2 diabetes who have early nerve damage in their feet. Sixty participants received either the real treatment or a placebo over 24 sessions. The results showed that the treatment helped reduce pain, burning, tingling, and numbness, and improved nerve function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
photobiomodulation (laser) and therapeutic ultrasound
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce pain and improve feeling in the feet for people with early diabetic nerve damage.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with 60 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and long-term benefits or risks are not yet known.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2; DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES; PHOTOBIOMODULATION THERAPY, ULTRASONIC THERAPY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Research, Innovation and Development Support Center
São Carlos, São Paulo, 13569350, Brazil