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Effect of Acu-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acu-TENS) on Post-exercise Expiratory Flow Volume in Healthy Subjects

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT00998179
Lead Sponsor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of Acu-TENS on forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), a test of pulmonary function used to assess airway resistance, during sub-maximal treadmill exercise in healthy subjects.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
11
Inclusion Criteria
  • With normal health
Exclusion Criteria
  • Suffered from respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neurological or endocrine disorders
  • No allergic to gel

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Forced expiratory flow volume in one second (FEV1)and forced vital capacity (FVC)before and immediate after the exercise test
Forced expiratory flow volume in one second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC)at 15min, 30 min and 45min after the exercise test
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Exercise durationImmediately after the exercise test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Cardiopulmonary and exercise physiology laboratory, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Hong Kong, China

Cardiopulmonary and exercise physiology laboratory, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
🇨🇳Hong Kong, China

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