The Antalgic Effect of Pulse Frequency and Pad Size of TENS on Blunt Pressure Pain (NCT01999595) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Antalgic Effect of Pulse Frequency and Pad Size of TENS on Blunt Pressure Pain
Taiwan180 participantsStarted 2010-03-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the antalgic of surface electrical stimulation with pulse frequencies and pad sizes on blunting pressure pain on healthy human due to various temporal and spatial summations of the stimulation.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 26 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy and aged 18 years or over
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any open wound around the arm or hand area, including edema or inflammation;
* Cardiac or vascular problems (such as coronary artery disease, coronary thrombosis, or angina pain, high blood pressures, phlebitis, and pacemaker implantation);
* Any dermatological problems or infections around the hand, forearm, or arm area (such as dermatitis or eczema, bacterial or fungal infections);
* Any history of neoplasm or malignancy;
* Bleeding diseases on the arm or hand (such as haemorrhage); Menstruation or pregnancy;
* Abnormal neurological signs in the upper limbs (such as altered skin sensations);
* Hypersensitivity or phobia to electrical application;
* Any current medication regime.