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The effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve (TENS) on the restless leg syndrome (RLS)

The effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve (TENS) on the restless leg syndrome (RLS) In patients with this complaint

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20191217045764N1
Enrollment
80
Registered
2020-01-01
Start date
2020-02-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Restless Legs Syndrome. Restless legs syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: In this study, the TENS electric current is used at a frequency of 100 Hz, twice a week (Twice in total), and each time an intervention, for 20 minutes. Due to the location of the comp

Sponsors

Esfarayen University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Days to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People over 35 years old Restless leg syndrome based on patient self-report Restless leg syndrome based on a doctor's diagnosis And in the final step, score higher than 4 based on the standard questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: There is a history of psychiatric illness except restless leg syndrome Vascular diseases except restless leg syndrome according to physician Neuromuscular Disorders (Technique Problem) Experience the crisis over the past 3 months Patient's unwillingness to cooperate in design Severe stress to the individual or family over the past two weeks(death of a family member, ...) Intensify of RLS Use of antispasmodics over the past two weeks Use of anticonvulsants in the past two weeks Use of antidepressants over the past two weeks Use of sedatives over the past two weeks Using herbal remedies or any non-pharmacological treatments for treating restless legs syndrome over the past two weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of restless leg syndrome. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention). Immediately after intervention on two occasions, twice a week (Twice in total), in each time an intervention. Method of measurement: Using the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSS) questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMoosa Reza Tadayonfar

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

mtadayonfar@yahoo.com05144011300-6

Outcome results

None listed

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