Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation and Controlled Heat in People With and Without Diabetes

Part of paid clinical trials in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Sponsor
Western Michigan University
Study ID
NCT07063524
Status
Recruiting

Conditions

  • Diabetes
  • Heat
  • Perfusion; Complications

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
45 Years - 75 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Electrical stimulation — DEVICE
    Electrical stimulation with controlled heat during the intervention

Study Details

The investigators would like to see if the combination of TENS and controlled heat in a boot increases blood flow to the foot more than baseline or heat alone in people with and without diabetes. This may help people with diabetes and a diabetic wound that will not heal.

Key Dates

Start date
May 10, 2024
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
Dec 30, 2025
Completion
Dec 30, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Blood perfusion
    Blood flow at the foot with the application of heat and electrical stimulation

Primary Outcome Measure

Blood Perfusion [ Time Frame: During 30 minutes of electrical stimulation and heat application. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazooMichigan49008
Daryl Lawson, PT, DSc
(269) 387-7266

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