Near-Infrared Photo Energy Therapy (Anodyne) could Reduce Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

Palanghi F., DeBellis A., Gioffredi M., Gori R., Picciafouchi R., Martini N., Anichini R.

Diabetic Foot Study Group (DFSG) of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) (2009)

Study Summary

The 18 patients who qualified for this study were diagnosed with diabetes and chronic pain in the lower extremities. The patients received a mean of 24 treatments that included Anodyne and manual physical therapy.

Results

88% of patients who received Anodyne treatments in the manner described in this study experienced significant pain relief, including :

62% pain reduction when compared to pre-treatment values

96% of patients were able to reduce or stop using medications for their lower extremity pain