Low Intensity Millimeter Wave as a Potential Tool in Treatment of Diabetic Sensorymotor Polyneuropathy

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of application of low intensity Millimeter Wave (MW) in treatment of Diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSP). We conducted a randomized sham-controlled single center study in 51 patients with painful DSP diagnosed according to Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score (TCNS). Patients were randomized to receive either sham or MW treatment over 2 weeks period, 6 times per week. The primary efficacy parameter was the difference in TCNS after 2 weeks. The patients had similar baseline characteristics for TCNS, HbA1c and duration of DSP. After 2 weeks of treatment both groups had a reduction in TCNS ,in MW-treated group the mean of TCNS decreased to7.58 compared with 9.56 for the Sham group(p=0.033). MW had no effect on nerve conduction studies. The obtained data allow us to suggest the MW-treatment as a promising tool for Diabetic Sensorymotor Polyneuropathy therapy. (International Dental and Medical Disorders December 2008; 1: 50-55)