Clinical research study for diabetic neuropathy at The Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas

July 6, 7:39 AMHouston Diabetes ExaminerAimey Stinchcomb

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As recently advertised in the Houston Press, The Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas is currently conducting a clinical research study to determine the effect of an investigational drug and its ability to protect and repair nerves. If you are diabetic and frequently experience pain, tingling, burning or numbness in your feet, you may be suffering from diabetic neuropathy or nerve damage caused by diabetes.

Click here for details and eligibility requirements for this clinical trial.

If interested in participating in the study, contact Diana Nacy at The Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas at St. Luke's medical tower by calling 713-795-0033 ext. 27 or email at Houston.neurocare@gmail.com. They are located at: 6624 Fannin Street,, Suite 1670, Houston, TX 77030. Qualified participants will receive study related clinical evaluations and lab tests at no cost and will receive compensation for time and travel.

To prevent diabetic foot problems, the Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas recommends:

• Check your feet and toes daily for any cuts, sores, bruises, bumps, or infection, using a mirror if necessary.
• Wash feet daily using warm and not hot water. If you have neuropathy, you should test the water temperature with your wrist before putting your feet in the water.
• Examine your shoes before putting them on to make sure they have no tears, sharp edges, or objects in them that might injure your feet.
• Wear shoes that fit your feet very well and allow your toes to move. Break in new shoes gradually.
• Use an emery board or pumice stone to file away dead skin, but do not remove calluses, which act as a protective padding.If you feet are cold at night, wear socks.
• Avoid sitting with your legs crossed. Crossing your legs can reduce the flow of blood to the feet and also can cause compression on the nerves around the knees.
• Ask your doctor to check you feet every visit.
• If you are not able to take care of your own feet, ask your doctor to recommend a podiatrist.
  

For information about other diabetic-related clinical trials in the Houston area click here.