Comparing Electrical Acupoint Stimulation and Resistance Exercise for Improving Hemoglobin in Women Aged 20 to 30 with Iron Deficiency Anemia

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare the effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation and resistance exercise on hemoglobin levels in women aged 20 to 30 years with iron deficiency anemia IDA. IDA is a common nutritional disorder among women that causes fatigue, weakness, and reduced physical performance. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate changes in hemoglobin and other blood and health measures after treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups one group will receive acupuncture transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation Acu-TENS along with routine medical treatment another will undergo resistance exercise training plus routine treatment and the third group will receive only routine medical treatment. Treatments will be applied three times a week for 12 weeks. The Acu-TENS involves applying a device to specific acupuncture points on the legs, while resistance exercise includes multi-joint workouts using free weights and body weight exercises. Throughout the study, researchers will assess changes in hemoglobin concentration, red blood cell count, mean corpuscular volume, serum ferritin, fatigue levels, health-related quality of life, and cardiorespiratory fitness from baseline to three months. The trial includes regular monitoring of participants functional capacity and adherence to treatment. The total participation period covers 12 weeks of intervention with pre- and post-treatment assessments to evaluate the impact of the interventions on anemia and related symptoms.

Acupoint TENS vs Resistance Training for Iron Deficiency Anemia