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Impact of Direct Current Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Physical Therapy Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Neubie Direct Current Electrical Stimulation Device and TENS for Neuropathy. Completed, enrolled 148 participants across 11 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study will compare two methods of electrical stimulation (alternating current and direct current) as an adjunctive therapy to treating peripheral neuropathy. Both types of electrical stimulation have been used in clinical practice for physical therapy, however direct current stimulation is much less common and there is less known about their impact on physical therapy outcomes. The aim of this project is to show the efficacy of a novel device, the Neubie direct current device, compared to traditional TENS unit, in clinical physical therapy treatment of neuropathy. Outcomes measured will include three methods of two-point discrimination, vibration sense, pain, and score on the modified Toronto Clinical Neuropathy scale.
Study Details
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Interventions
Direct Current Electrical Stimulation Device that uses electrodes non-invasively on the skin to stimulate muscle fibers.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation device - uses alternating current delivered through electrodes on the skin.