Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Diabetic Neuropathy

January 11, 2021 updated by: Prof. Triantafyllos Didangelos, Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Diabetic Neuropathy :1-year Double Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

This prospective double-blind placebo-controlled trial aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of oral dispersible tablet of vitamin B12 for 1 year, in 90 patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 and neuropathy.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

In this prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 90 patients with type 2 diabetes on metformin treatment for at least four years, and both peripheral and autonomic diabetic neuropathy were randomized to an active treatment group (n=44) receiving B12, and a control group (n=46) receiving placebo. All patients had B12 levels less than 400 pmol/L. Subjects underwent measurement of sural nerve conduction velocity and amplitude, vibration perception threshold, and performed cardiovascular autonomic reflex tests (CARTs: Mean Circular Resultant, Valsalva test, postural index and orthostatic hypotension]). Sudomotor function was assessed with the SUDOSCAN that measures electrochemical skin conductance in hands and feet. The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Questionnaire and Examination and questionnaires to evaluate quality of life and level of pain were also used.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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90

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Greece
    • Thessaloniki
      • Thessaloníki, Thessaloniki, Greece, 54621
        • University General Hospital AHEPA

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • adults (>18 years old) with Diabetes Mellitus 2
  • established Diabetic neuropathy, both peripheral and autonomic (Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy). (Diagnosis was made with a)two or more Cardiovascular Autonomic Reflex Tests abnormal, b)abnormal nerve conduction velocity, c)abnormal Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Questionnaire and Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Examination ).
  • good glycemic control (HbA1c between 6.5 and 7.5 %), stable in the last year before participating in the study
  • metformin treatment for at least 4 years
  • low vitamin B12 levels according to suggested normal values for DM2 patients over 60 years old (<400 pmol/L)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • pernicious anemia,
  • alcoholism
  • gastrectomy
  • gastric bypass surgery
  • pancreatic insufficiency
  • malabsorption syndromes
  • chronic giardiasis
  • acute infection in the last 6 months
  • cardiovascular event in the last 6 months
  • surgery involving small intestine or Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection.
  • Patients with estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate <50 mL/min/1.73m2
  • taking multivitamins or B12 supplements in the last 12 months

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: Active treatment group
Patients were given oral dispersible tablet with 1000μg of vitamin B12 daily for 12 months.
Dietary supplement: B12 fix 1000mcg
oral dispersible tablet with vitamin B12 1000mcg
Other Names:
  • vitamin B12
Placebo Comparator: Placebo group
Patients were given placebo tablet similar to the tablet given to the active group once a day for 12 months.
Other: Placebo
Placebo tablet

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Sural Nerve Function measured by conduction velocity
Time Frame: 12 months
Sural Nerve conduction velocity measured as m/s
12 months
Change in Sural Nerve Function measured by amplitude
Time Frame: 12 months
Sural Nerve conduction amplitude measured as μV
12 months
Change in Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Questionnaire
Time Frame: 12 months
Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument questionnaire (The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) includes two separate assessments, a 15-item self-administered questionnaire and a lower extremity examination. the questionnaire is scored by summing abnormal responses. Responses are added to obtain a total score. 'Yes' responses to questions 1-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12, 14-15 are each counted as one point. 'No' responses to questions 7 and 13 each count as one point. Question 4 was considered to be a measure of impaired circulation and question 10 a measure of general asthenia and were not included in the published scoring algorithm. A score of ≥ 7 was considered abnormal.
12 months
Change in Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Examination
Time Frame: 12 months
Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument Examination (The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) includes two separate assessments, a 15-item self-administered questionnaire that is scored by summing abnormal responses, and a lower extremity examination that includes inspection and assessment of vibratory sensation and ankle reflexes and is scored by assigning points for abnormal findings.A score ≥ 2 was considered abnormal. Abnormality in each item is graded between 0.5 and 1 and at least more than 2 abnormal items are needed to reach the score of neuropathy. )
12 months
Change in Electrochemical Skin Conductance
Time Frame: 12 months
Electrochemical Skin Conductance in hands and feet measured by SUDOSCAN
12 months
Change in Cardiovascular Autonomic Reflex Tests (CARTs)
Time Frame: 12 months
CARTs were performed with Autonomic Nervous System Reader and included R-R variation during deep breathing [Mean Circular Resultant , Valsalva maneuver , 30:15 ratio expressed as postural index, and blood pressure response to standing (orthostatic hypotension)
12 months
Change in Vibration perception threshold
Time Frame: 12 months
Vibration perception threshold was measured using a Biothesiometer
12 months
Change in level of pain with painDETECT questionnaire
Time Frame: 12 months
painDETECT questionnaire consists of seven questions that address the quality of neuropathic pain symptoms; it is completed by the patient and no physical examination is required. The first five questions ask about the gradation of pain, scored from 0 to 5 (never = 0, hardly noticed = 1, slightly = 2; moderately = 3, strongly = 4, very strongly = 5). Question 6 asks about the pain course pattern, scored from -1 to 2, depending on which pain course pattern diagram is selected. The final score between -1 and 38, indicates the likelihood of a neuropathic pain component. A score of ≤ 12 indicates that pain is unlikely to have a neuropathic component (< 15%), while a score of ≥ 19 suggests that pain is likely to have a neuropathic component (> 90%). A score between these values indicates that the result is uncertain and a more detailed examination is required.
12 months
Change in quality of life score
Time Frame: 12 months
Diabetes Quality of Life Brief Clinical Inventory (ThE DQOL questionnaire we used is a 15-items, brief-focused version of the Diabetes Quality of Life (DQOL) questionnaire developed in the DCCT and lowest score means worse quality of life whereas higher values indicate better quality of life)
12 months
serum vitamin B12 levels
Time Frame: 12 months
serum vitamin B12 levels
12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Adverse events
Time Frame: 12 months
report of any adverse events
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

Collaborators

Collaborators

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University of Sheffield
University Hospital Tuebingen

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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February 1, 2018

Primary Completion (Actual)

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February 28, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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February 28, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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January 9, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 11, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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January 12, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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January 12, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 11, 2021

Last Verified

Last Verified

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January 1, 2021

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • No42439

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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