Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation on the Autonomous Nerve System in Healthy Young People
Lead Sponsor:
Universidade da Coruña
Conditions:
Healthy Volunteers
Cardiovascular System
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Cardiovascular disease is one of the most important causes of death and disability in the world. An autonomic imbalance is associated to cardiovascular risks and disorders. Electrical stimulation (ES)...
Detailed Description
Electrical stimulation (ES) of the nervous system, also denominated as neuromodulation, has been investigated for diverse conditions as cardiovascular diseases, chronic pain and psychiatric conditions...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- University students and academic or administrative staff, non smokers, self-perceived as healthy
Exclusion
- No history of neurological, neurosurgical, psychiatric, cardiological disease, pulmonary disease, syncope, seizure, head trauma, cranial or neck surgery, aneurisms, or any condition or treatment which could affect the functioning of the autonomous nerve system or the cardiovascular system (by self-report).
- BMI of 30 or over
- High blood pressure (systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or over, or diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or over)
- Spontaneous respiratory rate under 10 breaths per minute
- Professional athletes
- Inability to reach the minimum amplitude required during electrical stimulation
- Any arm or hand pain (dominant side)
- Any contraindication for electrical stimulation (pregnancy or risk or being pregnant, any implanted electronical device, irritation or pain at the skin location for the electrodes, intolerance to electrical stimulation) or any condition which could affect the placement of the electrodes or the perception of the electrical stimulus.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 22 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 29 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05289817
Start Date
March 22 2022
End Date
June 29 2022
Last Update
November 1 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Universidade da Coruna
A Coruña, Spain, 15006