Fish Oil for Diabetic Neuropathy
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing whether fish oil supplements can help people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage. The study aims to see if fish oil can repair damaged nerves and improve their function. If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for diabetic nerve damage.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are on medications that increase the risk of bleeding or have a history of taking aspirin, you may be excluded from participating.
What evidence supports the effectiveness of the treatment Blackmores Omega Daily for diabetic neuropathy?
Research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in fish oil, can help improve nerve function and reduce symptoms in diabetic neuropathy. Studies on animals and humans have shown that omega-3 supplements can improve nerve conduction and reduce pain in diabetic neuropathy, indicating potential benefits for similar treatments like Blackmores Omega Daily.12345
Is fish oil safe for humans?
How does fish oil treatment differ from other treatments for diabetic neuropathy?
Research Team
Mark A Yorek, PhD
Principal Investigator
Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for type 2 diabetes patients over the age of 50 with mild to moderate peripheral neuropathy, who have had diabetes for at least five years and have an HbA1c level below 9.0%. They should not be heavy smokers, on high-dose insulin or fish oil supplements, nor have a history of bleeding disorders or certain other medical conditions that could affect nerve function.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Phase 1: Sensitivity Testing
Determine if reflex squinting and blinking response to hyperosmotic solution is impaired in patients with type 2 diabetes
Phase 2: Fish Oil Treatment
Participants with diabetic neuropathy receive fish oil treatment to assess improvement in corneal nerve density and sensitivity
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Blackmores Omega Daily
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator