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Special socks with embedded semiconductors for diabetic nerve pain

Plain-English translation of NCT06452914 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated February 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This study is testing semiconductor-embedded therapeutic socks as a treatment for diabetic neuropathy—nerve damage caused by diabetes that causes pain and numbness, especially in the feet. The socks are designed to emit infrared waves and negative ions that may increase blood circulation and reduce inflammation and pain. You would wear either the active therapeutic socks or regular socks (placebo) and report how you feel over time.

Diabetic nerve pain is a common and difficult problem, and current treatments focus mainly on blood sugar control and pain medication. This trial explores whether this treatment could offer a new, non-medication way to ease symptoms by improving blood flow and reducing inflammation in affected areas.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you have been diagnosed with mild to moderate diabetic neuropathy with a pain or symptom score between 2 and 7 out of 10
you are experiencing symptoms of diabetic nerve damage, such as numbness or tingling in your feet
you are between 18 and 79 years old
you are able and willing to attend follow-up visits and stick to the study plan
you are willing to sign an informed consent form

You likely don't qualify if…

you have other nerve or neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease
you have other chronic pain conditions unrelated to diabetes, such as lower back pain or sciatica
you have used tobacco in the last 90 days
you have severe circulation problems in your legs or arteries, or chronic vein problems
you have recently started a new medication for diabetic nerve pain (within the last 90 days)

What participation looks like

You will be randomly assigned to wear either the special semiconductor-embedded therapeutic socks or regular socks as a comparison. You'll wear your assigned socks regularly and attend follow-up appointments where researchers will assess your pain level, circulation, and overall symptoms. The study involves clinical examinations to measure how well the treatment is working compared to the placebo socks.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

Special socks with embedded semiconductors for diabetic nerve pain

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)