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Combined Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Trans Cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Endometriosis
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study will be conducted to investigate the combined effect of therapeutic ultrasound and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on relieving adhesions and pain related to endometriosis.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
25 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2024-08-10
Completion Date
2024-10-10
Last Updated
2024-08-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Medical treatment
All women with endometriosis in all groups (A, B, \& C) will receive their medical treatment as prescribed by the gynecologist.
Therapeutic ultrasound (US)
Women will be asked to assume supine lying position, and the lower abdomen will be cleaned thoroughly with alcohol and dried well thereafter. Ultrasound gel will be distributed over the lower abdomen .The device will be adjusted to Frequency of 1MHz, Mode: continuous wave, Intensity: 1.5W/cm, duration of treatment: 15 minutes for the treatment site, then the skin will be cleaned again to remove ultrasound gel.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
TENS electrodes will be placed on specific acupuncture points for women in supine position. These points include VB29, ST36, CV6, CV4, LV3, KD3, SP6, and SP9. The treatment aims to improve blood circulation, remove adhesions, regulate menstrual activity and hormones, and prevent new adhesions and menstrual reflux in endometriosis patients.