Thyroid Dysfunction
Conditions
Keywords
Iontophoresis, potassium iodine, thyroid
Brief summary
The aim of the study: To assess the influence of iontophoresis treatment with 2% potassium iodide on the level of thyroid hormones (TSH, FT3, FT4) The study group: conducting 10 iontophoresis treatments with Potassium iodide; The control group: conducting 10 placebo treatments with iontophoresis with destilled water; Intervention: 10 iontophoresis treatments with 2% potassium iodide in healthy individuals. Test the level of thyroid hormones before and after the 10 iontophoresis treatments; The study allows to assess the influence of iodine on the function of thuroid gland.
Interventions
PROCEDUREIontophoresis with 2% potassium iodide
10 iontophoresis treatments with 2% potassium iodide on the area of thyroid gland; electrodes with tin foil (Amperage:2mA, duration: 30min)
Sponsors
University of Rzeszow
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to 23 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* healthy individuals with normal thyroid function
Exclusion criteria
* individuals with thyroid disorders, * taking thyroid medication, * using drugs, alcohol, cigaretttes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| the level of thyroid gland hormones (TSH, FT3, FT4) | change in the thyroid hormones level from the baseline to 14 days after the last treatment | to test thyroid hormones before and after 10 iontophoresis treatments |
Countries
Poland
Outcome results
None listed