If an individual develops neuropathy from treatable conditions, such as diabetes, chronic alcohol use disorder, or nutrient deficiencies, a doctor will aim to control the condition first.

Peripheral neuropathy can cause severe disability and increases the risk of limb amputation, which significantly diminishes quality of life, but currently there is no approved treatment.

“We use low-level electric cell therapy, which is non-invasive, on the hands or feet to regenerate the nerves and rebuild arteries,” said Dr. Logan. “The treatment is FDA-cleared.

Just over a year after its first phase 3 trial of its Engensis gene therapy for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) bombed, Helixmith has started dosing patients in a new study.

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