Evaluating a Nitric Oxide Generator, Nebivolol as a Disease Modifier in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy.
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test in patients with diabetic neuropathy, * Can Nevibolol at a dose of 2.5 mg- 10 mg compared with standard pain modulating treatment conserve the mean nerve action potential amplitude (sural and tibial nerves) at 24 weeks follow- up. * Can Nevibolol at a dose of 2.5 mg- 10 mg compared with a combination of Alpha Lipoic Acid (600 mg/day)+EPALRESTAT (150 mg/day) conserve the mean nerve action potential amplitude (sural and tibial nerves) at 24 weeks follow- up * All potential participants will undergo screening- about 10 ml of blood will be drawn to perform the following assesments at screening- HbA1c, FBS,Vit B12, TSH, fT4. * Baseline assessments conducting a nerve conduction study, quality of life assesment using Eq-5D-5L and NRS pain score. * 20% of patients (24 patients) will undergo Sudoscan, Corneal confocal microscopy and a skin biopsy for assessing IENFD (Intra Epidermal Nerve Fibre Density). * 15th day, 1 month and 3rd month followup for evaluating patients status and medication adherance. * 6th month followup for evaluating patients status and medication adherance. Researchers will compare Nebivolol against combination of Epalrestat+Alpha Lipoic Acid against standard pain modulating treatment to evaluate their diseaes modifying effect as reflected by nerve conduction study parameters.
Timeline
- Start
- 2024-11-15
- Primary completion
- 2025-12-30
- Completion
- 2026-03-30
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Epalrestat | Small molecule | 150 mg | — |
| Subject | Nebivolol | Other / unclassified | 10 mg | — |
| Comparator | alpha-lipoic acid | Small molecule | 600 mg | — |