Vitamin d could be a simple fix for diabetic nerve pain
NCT ID NCT07644520
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking vitamin D supplements can reduce nerve pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage. Researchers will give vitamin D to 150 adults with low vitamin D levels and track their pain and sleep over 12 weeks. If successful, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to manage a common and painful diabetes complication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vitamin D supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce nerve pain and improve sleep and daily life for people with diabetic neuropathy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial with only 150 participants, and earlier studies have shown mixed results. Vitamin D may not provide significant relief, and benefits may vary from person to person.
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