Electrical Stimulation and Heat for Foot Blood Flow
Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation and Controlled Heat in People With and Without Diabetes
- Age
- 45 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Western Michigan University · Other
This trial is looking for people aged 45-75 with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to see if combining electrical stimulation and controlled heat can help increase blood flow to the foot. Participants will wear a special boot for 60 minutes during the treatment.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 45-75 years old
- I have been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- My diabetes is under control (HbA1c ≤ 7%)
You may not be able to join if
- I am pregnant
- I currently smoke
- I have been diagnosed with neuropathy
- I have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- I am allergic to tape or electrodes
- I have a history of knee joint replacement
- I have significant joint pain that would limit wearing a boot
- I have certain serious medical conditions like COPD or heart disease
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe 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.
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