The effect of electrical stimulation on the circulation

The comparison of the effect of trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) upon sympathetic ganglion and acupuncture points on local circulation of lower extremity in healthy subjects

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2016022126674N1

Enrollment

Registered

2016-04-04

Start date

2011-09-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Circulation disorder.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on thoracic-lumbar sympathetic ganglion. Intervention 2: Trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on acupuncture points. Intervention 3

Trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on thoracic-lumbar sympathetic ganglion

Trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on acupuncture points

Trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on middle of leg (control)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Healthy subjects Age range of 18 to 25 Exclusion criteria: Autonomic system disorders cardiovascular disease Reynold's disease Cigaret abuse Vasodilatory drug use

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Lower etremity circulation. Timepoint: Before intervention, Just after intervention, each 3 minutes till 21 minutes after intervention. Method of measurement: Laser Doppler flowmetry.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSaeed Heidari

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences

saeedheidari298@yahoo.com+98 71 3627 1551

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026