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

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age45-75
SponsorWestern Michigan University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Male or Female aged between 45-75 years old

Clinical diagnosis of Type I or Type II diabetes

Controlled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c ≤ 7%)

Disqualifiers

Pregnancy

Current smoker

Diagnosed neuropathy

Uncontrolled hypertension (HTN)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Electrical stimulation

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators