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CompletedNCT00004647

Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Mexiletine for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40 (planned)
Sponsor
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) · NIH
Sex
All
Age
21 Years – 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Assess the efficacy and toxicity of mexiletine in the management of paresthesias and pain in patients with diabetic neuropathy.

Detailed description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double-blind study. Patients are stratified by participating institution. The first group receives oral mexiletine 3 times a day for 6 weeks. The dose is increased after the first week if there are no side effects. The second group receives a placebo. Patients cross to the alternate treatment after a 1-week washout.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGmexiletine

Timeline

Start date
1993-03-01
Completion
1999-02-01
First posted
2000-02-25
Last updated
2005-06-24

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00004647. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.