Ashok K Saxena, Nimisha Thanikkal, G. Chilkoti, P. Gondode, Tusha Sharma, B. D. Banerjee
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Abstract
Aim: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) induces chronic neuropathic pain in diabetic patients. Current treatments like pregabalin and duloxetine offer limited efficacy. This study evaluates combining pregabalin and duloxetine versus pregabalin alone for DPN pain relief, and explores gene modulation (PPARγ and Akt) to understand neuropathic pain's molecular basis. Materials & methods: Diabetic patients with DPN were randomized into groups receiving combination therapy or pregabalin alone for 4 weeks. Pain intensity, gene expression and quality of life were assessed. Results: Combination therapy significantly reduced pain, improved quality of life and upregulated PPARγ and Akt genes compared with monotherapy. Conclusion: Pregabalin and duloxetine combination therapy in DPN led to PPARγ mRNA upregulation and negative correlation of Akt gene expression with pain scores. This combination therapy effectively reduced pain and improved quality of life.Clinical Trial Registration: CTRI/2021/02/031068.
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