Principle Investigator
Western Michigan University
Summary
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.
Description
Procedure 1. Sit comfortably in a reclining chair for 5 minutes while temperature, SPO2, and heart rate are taken, and any further questions can be answered with a pulse oximeter and temperature a. The procedure for temperature, heart rate, and blood saturation rate will be taken using a Homedics Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer. The infrared beam will be pointed at the subject's forehead at approximately 1 foot away, and within 2 seconds, the temperature will be recorded and time-stamped. b. Procedure for the Pulse Oximeter- A SPO2 Pulse Oximeter will be placed on the subject's foot.…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 45–75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female aged between 45-75 years old * Clinical diagnosis of Type I or Type II diabetes * Controlled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c ≤ 7%) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Current smoker * Diagnosed neuropathy * Uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) * Allergy to tape or electrodes * Diagnosis of dementia * History of knee joint replacement * Significant joint pain (e.g., back, hip, or ankle) that may limit the ability to wear a boot for 60 minutes * Contraindications to TENS, including: * Presence of pacemakers * Dermatological conditions * Abnormal sensation in the…
Interventions
- DeviceElectrical stimulation
Electrical stimulation with controlled heat during the intervention
Location
- Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, Michigan