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SynthesisPloS one2024

Systematic review of translational insights: Neuromodulation in animal models for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

Rahul Mittal, Keelin McKenna, Grant Keith, Evan McKenna, Rahul Sinha, Joana R N Lemos, Khemraj Hirani

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in PloS one, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Rahul MittalDiabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0003-0894-237X
Keelin McKennaHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0002-0302-7036
Grant KeithSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America.ORCID 0009-0000-2755-2049
Evan McKennaDiabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States of America.
Rahul SinhaDiabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States of America.
Joana R N LemosDiabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States of America.
Khemraj HiraniDiabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, United States of America.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a prevalent and debilitating complication of diabetes, affecting a significant proportion of the diabetic population. Neuromodulation, an emerging therapeutic approach, has shown promise in the management of DPN symptoms. This systematic review aims to synthesize and analyze the current advancements in neuromodulation techniques for the treatment of DPN utilizing studies with preclinical animal models. A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Inclusion criteria were focused on studies utilizing preclinical animal models for DPN that investigated the efficacy of various neuromodulation techniques, such as spinal cord stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and peripheral nerve stimulation. The findings suggest that neuromodulation significantly alleviated pain symptoms associated with DPN. Moreover, some studies reported improvements in nerve conduction velocity and reduction in nerve damage. The mechanisms underlying these effects appeared to involve modulation of pain pathways and enhancement of neurotrophic factors. However, the review also highlights the variability in methodology and stimulation parameters across studies, highlighting the need for standardization in future research. Additionally, while the results are promising, the translation of these findings from animal models to human clinical practice requires careful consideration. This review concludes that neuromodulation presents a potentially effective therapeutic strategy for DPN, but further research is necessary to optimize protocols and understand the underlying molecular mechanisms. It also emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between preclinical findings and clinical applications to improve the management of DPN in diabetic patients.

Indexed as

Diabetic NeuropathiesDisease Models, AnimalTranslational Research, BiomedicalAnimalsHumansSpinal Cord StimulationTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation

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PMID39116099
PMCPMC11309513

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