Could a Hands-On therapy help diabetic nerve pain and blood sugar?
NCT ID NCT07537270
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether two types of manual therapy (nerve mobilization and neck-based techniques) could help control blood sugar and reduce pain in 75 adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Participants received twice-weekly sessions for 12 weeks, and the study focused on whether such a trial is feasible. While the main goal was to see if a larger study could be done, researchers also looked at changes in blood sugar levels and pain intensity.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Manual neural mobilization and cervical neuromodulatory techniques (manual therapy procedures)
What this could lead to
If this pilot shows promise, it could point toward a drug-free way to help manage blood sugar and nerve pain in people with diabetic neuropathy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The results may not be generalizable, and any benefits seen could be due to chance or placebo.
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Locations
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Cairo University Hospitals, Kasr Al-Ainy
Cairo, Egypt