NCT06537765

Combined Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Trans Cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Endometriosis

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 45 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 25 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

Endometriosis affects 10-15% of reproductive-age women, causing pelvic pain and infertility. While laparoscopy is the primary treatment, it has risks. Medications are also used but often have side effects. Complementary therapies like acupuncture, yoga, and physical therapy modalities show promise. Therapeutic ultrasound has demonstrated effectiveness in managing chronic pain and adhesions associated with endometriosis. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has shown positive results in pain relief and potentially improving uterine conditions for implantation. This study aims to investigate the combined effect of therapeutic ultrasound and TENS on endometriosis-related adhesion and pain, providing valuable information for physical therapists in treating this condition.

Conditions

• Endometriosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Medical treatment	All women with endometriosis in all groups (A, B, \& C) will receive their medical treatment as prescribed by the gynecologist.
DEVICE	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.
DEVICE	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-10
• Primary completion: 2024-10-10
• Completion: 2024-10-10
• First posted: 2024-08-05
• Last updated: 2024-08-06