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

NCT06882733 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 43

Last updated 2025-07-18

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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.

Conditions

  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
  • Popliteal
  • Blood Flow
  • Sympathetic Ganglia

Interventions

DEVICE

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation，TENS

low frequency (4Hz) and sympathetic ganglion(T12.L1.L2) low frequency (4Hz) and gastrocnemius high frequency (80Hz) and sympathetic ganglion(T12.L1.L2) high frequency (80Hz) and gastrocnemius

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kaohsiung Medical University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-12-03
Primary Completion
2025-03-30
Completion
2025-12-01

Countries

  • Taiwan

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