Re: Do you have diabetes? Volunteers needed for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy or DPN study?
Dear Volunteers:
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy otherwise known as DPN is increasingly becoming a major health problem in the United States for people who are diabetic. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage nerves throughout your body. These peripheral nerves, which are the nerves that sense pain, touch, hot and cold, are most often affected in the feet and lower legs. Symptoms of DPN include sharp pains, tingling, burning or loss of sensation and muscle weakness. Additional symptoms may include heavy sweating, dizziness, changes in digestion, urination problems and sexual problems. You can play a major role in minimizing the risk of DPN with help from your physician and/or a podiatrist and keeping your blood sugar levels under control.
Currently there is no cure for DPN and there are few treatment options. Since diabetes is such a problem here in the Lowcountry, Coastal Carolina Research Center has elected to participate in a research study of an investigational drug for the treatment of DPN.
To be considered for participation in this research study, you must be over 18 years of age, be diagnosed with Type I or Type II diabetes and have symptoms of DPN. Study staff at my site will review all additional criteria with you to determine if you're eligible.
If you are eligible and decide to participate, you must be willing to attend up to 10 office visits over approximately 20 weeks. Participation in this research study includes, at no cost:
- Physical & Neurologic Exams
- Close monitoring and study-related care - including lab tests, and electrocardiograms (ECGs), which is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
- Investigational Study Medication
- Compensation of up to $950 for time and travel expenses.
- No Insurance is needed
If you are interested, know someone who may be interested in this study, or have general questions about clinical research, please contact the Coastal Carolina Research Center at 843/856-3784, email us at ccrc@coastalcarolinaresearch.com or check out our new website www.coastalcarolinaresearch.com and sign up online under Volunteer Section in the link called "Current Studies".
To respect your interest and commitment in volunteering for a clinical research study, we offer flexible appointment scheduling and are happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Cynthia B. Strout, MD
Medical Director, Coastal Carolina Research Center
