Journal of Diabetic Complications & Medicine

Smith APS

Publications

• Research Article
  A Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Double-Blind Pilot Study of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy to Evaluate Small Fiber Nerve Growth and Function and Skin Perfusion in Subjects with Painful Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy
  Author(s): Tallis AJ, Jacoby R, Muhlenfeld J and Smith APSTallis AJ, Jacoby R, Muhlenfeld J and Smith APS
  
  Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the potential efficacy and safety of dual energy pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) on painful distal symmetric diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSPN). Methodology: Subjects with Type 2 diabetes and painful DSPN were randomized to receive either an active or sham PEMF device. Objective measures of efficacy (skin biopsy, nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies, dorsal and plantar foot skin perfusion pressure (SPP) were performed prior to and following 60-days of twice daily 30 minute treatments. Patient reported outcomes included perception of pain, concomitant medication use and adverse events. Major findings: Dorsal foot SPP improved with PEMF (n=11), change from baseline=19.6 mmHg) vs. sham (n=7, change=-17.4 mmHg), p=0.03. Trends in favor of PEM.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2475-3211.1000117

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