The Effects of High and Low Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Sympathetic Skin Response and Skin Temperature
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Effects of TENS on Sympathetic Skin Response
- Sponsor
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
- Enrollment
- 15
- Primary Endpoint
- Changes of sympathetic skin response
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of 4 Hz and 110 Hz transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the sympathetic nervous system via measuring the sympathetic skin response (SSR) and skin temperature.
Detailed Description
15 healthy subjects (8 females, 7 males) with a mean age of 22.6 ± 3.7 years participated in this study. All subjects participated, randomly, in a 4 Hz TENS session, a 110 Hz TENS session, and a control (off-TENS) session. Each session consisted of a 20- minute stimulation period and a 10-minute follow up period. Outcome measures: Sympathetic skin response from the simulated (Right) hand and skin temperature of both stimulated (Right) and none stimulated (Left) hand was measured 15 seconds before, just 15 seconds after, and 10 minutes after application of interventions.
Investigators
samaneh ebrahimi
PhD candidate
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Men and women aged 18 to 30 years
Exclusion Criteria
- •History of cardiovascular, neurologic or musculoskeletal disease
- •Taking medication at the time of the study
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Changes of sympathetic skin response
Time Frame: 15 seconds before, just 15 seconds after, and 10 minutes after application of interventions
Sympathetic skin response from the simulated (Right) hand was measured 15 seconds before, just 15 seconds after, and 10 minutes after application of interventions.
Secondary Outcomes
- Changes of skin temperature(15 seconds before, just 15 seconds after, and 10 minutes after application of interventions)