Status:
UNKNOWN
A Trial for the Use of a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Device to Assist Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Lead Sponsor:
St Mary's University College
Collaborating Sponsors:
Energy5 Limited
Conditions:
Type 2 Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The majority of people with diabetes worldwide consist of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Typically, patients with type 2 diabetes are encouraged to manage their condition with weight loss; healthy eating; ...
Detailed Description
Type 2 diabetes is highly prevalent and many sufferers struggle with their condition. One symptom of type 2 diabetes is diabetic neuropathy, which is characterised by progressive pain and loss of sens...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 18-65 years, of any gender.
- Consulted at their general practice for type 2 diabetes in the previous 12 months.
- Residing within England (due to delivery difficulties from covid-19).
- Self-reported confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
- Self-reported stable medication regime for diabetes for at least one month.
- Sufficient command of English to complete questionnaires.
- Patients willing to participate in the study and be randomised into one of the two study groups.
Exclusion
- Patients with type 1 diabetes.
- Patients with previous experience of using PEMF devices.
- Patients residing outside England.
- Patients with electronic implants such as pacemakers.
- Patients with an electro-cardio implant.
- Patients who have any electronic heart or lung apparatus.
- Patients who are pregnant.
- Patients who have a malignant tumour.
- Patients who are receiving high-level treatment.
- Patients who have a life-threatening illness.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04884425
Start Date
June 1 2021
End Date
December 1 2021
Last Update
May 13 2021
Active Locations (1)
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St Marys University
Twickenham, Middlesex, United Kingdom, TW1 4SX