New study tests diet and massage combo for diabetic nerve pain
NCT ID NCT07213843
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test three approaches to reduce painful nerve damage in people with type 2 diabetes. Sixty adults aged 35-85 with moderate to severe neuropathy will receive either a special massage-like therapy (INF), a diet guided by a food sensitivity test (NVIf), or both together. The goal is to see which combination best improves pain, walking, and quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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35 to 85 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * Confirmed diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy in the lower extremities by a physician * Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) score between 0-60 (indicating moderate to significant difficulty in lower extremity function) * Ability to speak and understand English * Ability to provide appropriate written informed consent * Willingness to participate in all study procedures, including the intervention and follow-up visits * Ability to ambulate independently with or without an assistive device Exclusion Criteria * Any medical condition suggesting potential decline in function over the next 6 months (e.g., ongoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or dialysis) * Active alcohol or drug misuse * End-stage renal failure * Uncontrolled hypertension * Severe dyslipidemia * Chronic liver disease * Autoimmune disease * Advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) * Active inflammation * Shingles-related neuropathy * Presence of any lower extremity amputations or significant wounds * Severe chronic medical conditions requiring active treatment that could interfere with study outcomes * Morbid obesity * Concomitant use of medications or devices that may interfere with study results or are not allowed per protocol * Inability to comprehend or provide informed consent * Inability to speak or understand English * Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study period (female participants) * Inability or unwillingness to adhere to study procedures, including dietary guidelines or follow-up visits * Inability to complete all required study assessments, including follow-up appointments and questionnaires
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Neuropathic Therapy Center
Loma Linda, California, 92354-0200, United States
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