The Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Lifestyle Modification in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Peripheral Neuropathy

Hawler Medical University

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Treatments: Other: Diabetic patients with neuropathy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03356041

Hawler Med University

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy among the diabetic patients, to determine the association between the clinical profiles of the diabetic patients (diabetes type, diabetes duration, HbA1c, body mass index, hypertension, total cholesterol) and the diabetic peripheral neuropathy DPN and the rational poly pharmacy used to control pain.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 60 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria

1. Aged 18 years or older.
2. Both sex.
3. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at least one year previously.
4. Took at least one prescribed medication for diabetes.
5. Diagnosed as diabetic peripheral neuropathy based on clinical

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of alcohol consumption.

2. Thyroid gland disorder.

3. Any kidney disorder.

4. Any conditions that could confound assessment of pain due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

5. Have foot injury or open sore.

6. Pregnant females or who plan to become pregnant during the study period.

7. Any serious medical condition that might prevent completion or hinder compliance with exercise.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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200 participants in 2 patient groups

Intervention Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

The intervention group will receive the three months' lifestyle modification program by a clinical pharmacist.

Treatment:

Other: Diabetic patients with neuropathy

Usual care Group

No Intervention group

Description:

The usual care group will be provided the standard medical services