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Intra-epidermal Stimulation (IES) of Small Nerve Fibers (A-delta Fibers)

NCT02312752 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2019-05-21

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine whether a particular type of nerve fibers, A-delta fibers, can be tested in an Electromyography (EMG) lab on a routine basis. Normal, healthy volunteers will be enrolled in this study.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

DEVICE

Intra-epidermal stimulation electrode

A small piece of plastic with a tiny sharp protruding tip (the intra-epidermal stimulation electrode) will be applied to the foot and hand. Small "sticker" electrodes will be placed over nerves on the forearm or ankle. A stimulus will be applied to the electrode for intra-epidermal stimulation. The stimulus will be gradually increased from no stimulus to a stimulus that is barely felt as a pin-prick type of sensation. Thereafter, the stimulus will be applied 5-15 times per second for 10 periods of 40-60 seconds.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • David Walk, MD · University of Minnesota

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-12-31
Primary Completion
2018-06-30
Completion
2018-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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