NCT00634998

Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether vitamin C supplementation is beneficial in treating and/or preventing diabetic peripheral neuropathy in people with type 2 diabetes.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2007

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2007

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 5, 2008

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 13, 2008

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2008

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

April 27, 2023

Status Verified

April 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

March 5, 2008

Last Update Submit

April 25, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Vitamin CAscorbic AcidDiabetic Neuropathies

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Changes in intracellular erythrocyte sorbitol levels

    Changes at 90 days compared to baseline

  • Changes in aldose reductase enzyme activity

    Activity at 90 days compared to baseline

  • Changes in aldose reductase enzyme levels

    Levels at 90 days compared to baseline

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS) measurement and quantitative sensory testing in the lower extremities via touch discrimination with Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments and vibratory sensation testing

    Changes at 90 days compared to baseline

Study Arms (2)

2

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

1000mg Placebo capsules orally twice daily for 90 days

Dietary Supplement: Placebo

1

EXPERIMENTAL

1000mg Vitamin C capsules orally twice daily for 90 days

Dietary Supplement: Vitamin C

Interventions

Vitamin CDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1000mg Vitamin C capsules orally twice daily

1
PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1000mg Placebo capsules orally twice daily for 90 days

2

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • diabetic peripheral neuropathy
  • A1C of 6.0-10.0%

You may not qualify if:

  • Terminal diagnosis
  • Dementia
  • Anemia
  • Significant renal dysfunction
  • History of B-12 deficiency
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Current smoker
  • History of kidney stones
  • Current ascorbic acid use
  • Presence or foot infection and/or ulcer

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Washington State University, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacotherapy

Spokane, Washington, 99210-1495, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetic Neuropathies

Interventions

Ascorbic Acid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Peripheral Nervous System DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesNervous System DiseasesDiabetes ComplicationsDiabetes MellitusEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sugar AcidsAcids, AcyclicCarboxylic AcidsOrganic ChemicalsHydroxy AcidsCarbohydrates

Study Officials

  • Joshua J Neumiller, PharmD

    Washington State University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 5, 2008

First Posted

March 13, 2008

Study Start

November 1, 2007

Primary Completion

August 1, 2008

Study Completion

August 1, 2008

Last Updated

April 27, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-04

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