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This study aims to investigate the effect of Acu-TENS on forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), a test of pulmonary function used to assess airway resistance, during sub-maximal treadmill exercise in healthy subjects.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acu-TENS | Active Comparator | Application of Acu-TENS prior to exercise |
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| Placebo-TENS | Placebo Comparator | Application of Acu-TENS (without electrical output from the machine) prior to exercise |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acu-TENS | Device | Application of Acu-TENS (with electrical output from the machine) |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Forced expiratory flow volume in one second (FEV1)and forced vital capacity (FVC) | before and immediate after the exercise test | |
| Forced expiratory flow volume in one second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) | at 15min, 30 min and 45min after the exercise test |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise duration | Immediately after the exercise test |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Alice Jones, PhD, FACP | Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Cardiopulmonary and exercise physiology laboratory, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong | China |
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| Placebo-TENS |
| Device |
Application of Acu-TENS (without electrical output from the machine) |
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