Status:
RECRUITING
The Immediate Effect of Applying Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Sympathetic Ganglion and Gastrocnemius for Popliteal Blood Flow
Lead Sponsor:
Kaohsiung Medical University
Conditions:
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Popliteal
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 pa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy people
- Age: 18 years and above (inclusive)
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24
Exclusion
- Unable to complete two interventions within a week
- Have contraindications to electrotherapy (for example: metal implants in the body, open wounds, pregnancy, sensory loss)
- Obvious varicose veins 4. Unable to lie down for about 1 to 2 hours 5. Taking drugs or nutritional supplements that affect autonomic nervous activity or vasodilation (for example: Ginkgo biloba) 6. Smoking 7. Ankle and Ankle Index (ABI) less than 0.9 or greater than 1.3
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 3 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
43 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06882733
Start Date
December 3 2024
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
July 18 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Kaohsiung Medical University
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, Taiwan, 807378