To Determine the Effectiveness of TENS vs EMS on Hemodynamics Parameters of Hypertension

NCT ID: NCT07037329

Last Updated: 2025-06-25

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 42 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-03-04
• Study Completion Date: 2025-09-30

Brief Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) on hemodynamic parameters in patients with hypertension. A total of 42 hypertensive patients were randomly divided into two equal groups: Group A received TENS, and Group B received EMS, over a period of four weeks. Pre- and post-treatment measurements of systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and heart rate (HR) were recorded. Results showed that both TENS and EMS produced significant improvements in all parameters within their respective groups.

Detailed Description

However, the TENS group demonstrated a greater reduction in SBP and DBP, while the EMS group showed better improvement in heart rate control. The findings suggest that both treatments are effective non-pharmacological options for managing hypertension, with TENS being more effective overall in lowering blood pressure. These modalities may offer supportive benefits in long-term hypertension management strategies.

Conditions

Hypertension

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

TENS is a non-invasive electrotherapy technique used to manage pain and modulate physiological responses such as blood pressure. In this study, patients in Group 1 received TENS therapy as the primary intervention.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

EMS is a form of electrotherapy that causes muscle contractions through electrical impulses delivered via surface electrodes. In this study, patients in Group 2 received EMS therapy to investigate its effect on hemodynamic parameters in individuals with hypertension.

Interventions

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

TENS is a non-invasive electrotherapy technique used to manage pain and modulate physiological responses such as blood pressure. In this study, patients in Group 1 received TENS therapy as the primary intervention.

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

EMS is a form of electrotherapy that causes muscle contractions through electrical impulses delivered via surface electrodes. In this study, patients in Group 2 received EMS therapy to investigate its effect on hemodynamic parameters in individuals with hypertension.

Intervention Type: DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• (25-60 years) including both male and female
• Patients clinically diagnosed with primary (essential) hypertension.
• Blood pressure ranging from 140/90 mmHg to 160/100 mmHg (Stage 1 to early Stage 2 hypertension).
• Participants who are not currently on intensive antihypertensive therapy or are on a stable dose of medication.
• Willingness to participate voluntarily and provide written informed consent.
• Patients who are not involved in any physical activity.
• Participants who are overweight according to normal BMI.

Exclusion Criteria

• Secondary hypertension due to renal, endocrine, or other systemic causes. Individuals with pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, or other electronic medical devices.
• Patients with severe cardiovascular conditions, such as recent myocardial infarction, heart failure, or arrhythmias.

History of seizure disorders or epilepsy. Cancer Patients

• Presence of skin lesions, open wounds, or infections at the site of electrode placement.
• Patients undergoing physiotherapy or electrical therapy elsewhere during the study period.
• Individuals with known neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that could interfere with EMS or TENS effectiveness

• Minimum Eligible Age: 25 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 60 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Superior University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Muhammad Naveed Babur

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Yasin Poly Clinic, Behria town Lahore

Lahore, , Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

Other Identifiers

DPT/Batch-Fall20/1012

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id