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Study aim
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Investigating the effect of evening primrose oil phonophoresis on the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes
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Design
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A clinical trial with a control group, with parallel groups, one-sided blind
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Settings and conduct
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In this study, patients will be introduced to the physiotherapy clinic of Tehran Pars Hospital by neurology specialists of Tehran Pars Hospital. The method of intervention is that before the intervention, the soles and backs of the feet and fingers are treated with 3gr of the relevant lotions (Lino Derm, made by Barij Essan Company, containing 89% gammalinolenic acid), is smeared and covered with a pad on the desired position for 5 minutes. Next, the ultrasound device is performed for 8 minutes for each of the levels. After the intervention, the desired position is covered with a pad for 5 minutes. In the second group, on ultrasound is used with neutral ointment, and in the third group, Linoderm ointment is used alone with muted ultrasound
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Patients with type 2 diabetes between 45-75 years old and with symptoms of neuropathy in the lower limbs that are diagnosed with the help of NCV. Exclusion criteria are the presence of neuropathy symptoms without the presence of diabetes, diabetic infectious wounds, systemic peripheral vascular problems, the presence of Chronic diseases such as coronary artery disease, chronic lung diseases, kidney problems, history of drug allergies and pregnancy, as well as unwillingness to cooperate.
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Intervention groups
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The first group, (13 feet) use of bright ultrasound with a neutral and ineffective ointment, the second group, (13 feet) use of light ultrasound with linoderm ointment and the third group, (13 feet) use of linoderm ointment alone And with ultrasound off.
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Main outcome variables
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Pain scale by numerical rating scale questionnaire