The role of vitamin D in the treatment of nerve pain in diabetes
Vitamin D as an analgesic for neuropathic pain in type 2 diabetes
St Vincent's Hospital
60 participants
Apr 1, 2010
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
Vitamin D deficiency is common amongst people with type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes frequently develop painful neuropathy ("nerve pain" especially in the feet). The study hypothesis is that vitamin D supplementation may improve symptoms of nerve pain. The study is therefore designed to investigate the impact of vitamin D supplementation on nerve pain in people with type 2 diabetes
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Patients with type 2 diabetes and with painful neuropathy with a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level of less than 50 nmol/L
Exclusion Criteria1
- Patients with type 1 or secondary diabetes, hypercalcaemia or renal stone
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Interventions
Intramuscular vitamin D injection (300,000 units) at baseline
Locations(1)
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ACTRN12610000322033