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TENS in Scleroderma
Sponsor: University of Michigan
Summary
The goal of this pilot study is to assess the acceptability of the transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEA) device in treating Scleroderma-related gastroparesis. The main objective is: To evaluate the acceptability of TEA as an intervention for alleviating symptoms of distension and bloating in individuals diagnosed with Scleroderma. Participants will be provided with the TEA devices that will be applied to the skin for a total of 45 minutes twice daily after meals. Participants will be asked to fill out both daily diaries and biweekly questionnaires to assess for improvement in the gastroparesis symptoms. Participants will also be asked to complete the daily diaries in addition weekly questionnaires during a 4 week post-treatment follow-up period.
Official title: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Scleroderma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
16
Start Date
2024-10-01
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2025-07-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Patients will utilize the TENS device for 45 minutes, two times per day for the 4 week treatment period.
Locations (1)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States