The Immediate Effect of Applying Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Sympathetic Ganglion and Gastrocnemius for Popliteal Blood Flow

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This study aims to evaluate the immediate hemodynamic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on the popliteal artery and vein. Vascular issues like PAOD and DVT are common in patients with diabetes, obesity, or immobility due to increased resistance and reduced blood flow. Traditional treatments (medication or surgery) are not always feasible, prompting interest in TENS as an alternative. Although primarily used for pain relief, TENS may enhance blood flow. This research compares different stimulation frequencies (80 Hz vs. 4 Hz) and sites (gastrocnemius muscle vs. thoracolumbar sympathetic ganglia) to identify the most effective configuration.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Healthy people

• Age: 18 years and above (inclusive)

• Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24

Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
Kaohsiung Medical University
RECRUITING
Kaohsiung City
Contact Information
Primary
Mengjie Shen
mengjie910419@gmail.com
+886935751158
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-12-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 43
Treatments
Experimental: Sympathetic Ganglia with Low-Frequency Electrical Stimulation
Sympathetic Ganglia (T12.L1.L2) Low-Frequency Electrical Stimulation (4Hz) electrical stimulation:15-minute
Experimental: Sympathetic Ganglia with High-Frequency Electrical Stimulation
Sympathetic Ganglia (T12.L1.L2) Low-Frequency Electrical Stimulation (80Hz) electrical stimulation:15-minute
Experimental: gastrocnemius with Low-Frequency Electrical Stimulation
gastrocnemius with Low-Frequency Electrical Stimulation Low-Frequency (4Hz) electrical stimulation:15-minute
Experimental: gastrocnemius with high-Frequency Electrical Stimulation
gastrocnemius with high-Frequency Electrical Stimulation high-Frequency(80Hz) electrical stimulation:15-minute
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Kaohsiung Medical University

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov