Shocking discovery? new foot pads aim to boost leg circulation

NCT ID NCT07666828

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Joey Porter Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests three different electrical stimulation foot pad programs in 24 healthy adults to see which one improves blood flow in the legs the most. Participants will use each program once for 30 minutes while blood flow and muscle oxygen are measured. The goal is to find out if two new programs work better than the current standard program.

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Active substance
neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) foot pad device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better-designed NMES devices for improving leg circulation in people with poor blood flow.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study in healthy adults only, so results may not apply to patients with circulation problems. The new programs may not work better than the existing one.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 24 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * Age 18 or over * Ability to communicate in English and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of capacity to provide informed consent * Electronic implanted device (e.g. cardiac pacemaker) * Pregnancy or intending to become pregnant during the study period * Currently being treated for or have symptoms of an existing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) * Diagnosis of vascular disease or disorder * Terminal illness * Neurological disorders (e.g. epilepsy) * Musculoskeletal injury/disorders (e.g. recent injury or surgery) * Skin conditions (e.g. eczema or open wounds near plantar surface of the foot) * Cardiovascular conditions (e.g. arrhythmia or uncontrolled hypertension) * Diabetes mellitus with neuropathy.

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