The Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of JWHGWT on Diabetic Neuropathy

The Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of JWHGWT on Diabetic Neuropathy

In order to provide a alternative treatment for relieving the pain and numbness of Diabetes Mellitus patients,Traditional Chinese Medicine powder was tested by subjective questionnaire and objective nerve conduction velocity study. Liver and kidney functions were tested to provided safety profiles.

120 participants with diabetic neuropathy were screened in endocrine and metabolism clinics of Taichung Veterans General Hospital and Chinese Medical University Hospital . Subjects were randomly distributed into a double-blind, 12 weeks, placebo-controlled procedure. Subjects were measured by MNSI, SF-BPI, SF-36, SF -MCQ, NCV, AC sugar, HbA1c, lipid profiles, liver and kidney functions.

Safety evaluations including GPT and creatinine revealed no deterioration after treatment. Several domains in MNSI, SF-BPI, SF-36, SF -MPQ questionnaires revealed significant improvements. F-wave in peroneal, tibial nerves and distal latency in tibial nerve in objective nerve conduction studies revealed significant improvements.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of DM
• Must have the symptoms of pain or numbness

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with pregnancy (or child bearing potential),or in lactation
• Patient currently taking concomitant TCM medications.
• Patient with Drug or alcohol addiction
• Patient with medical history of myocardial infarction, cerebro-vascular disease, major trauma, operation 6 months prior to enrollment
• Patient with liver dysfunction (SGOT or SGPT>2x ULN)
• Patient with renal insufficiency (serum creatinine>1.3mg/dL)