Primary Hyperhidrosis
Conditions
Interventions
The study will consist of two groups with 10 individuals each divided into: G1. Control Group with Hyperhidrosis that will receive an electrical stimulation of TENS (Sham), and G2. Group with Hyperhid
Other
E02.331.800
E02.331.750
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
19 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female volunteers, aged 18 to 300years old, who had primary hyperhidrosis without ever having received previous treatment for this chronic disease (treatment).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Male patients, patients with sensitivity to electric current, patients with dermatological damage, heart problems, pregnant women, diabetics or those with uncontrolled hypertension, as well as those with neoplasms.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presentation of the expected outcome: Difference in perspiration in the hands; Days of sweating remission assessed through a remission diary (daily log after completion of treatment); Treatment days until sweating remission assessed through a treatment diary (daily record until treatment completion); Amount of sweat assessed by starch iodine test performed before and after treatment (recorded in photos evaluated by blind specialists); Quality of life assessed by the Quality of Life questionnaire in patients with primary hyperhidrosis (score before and after treatment). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMarcelo Guerino-
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Outcome results
None listed